There are several central themes in “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona” by Sherman Alexie‚ but the most salient theme is the acceptance of the current problems. In this story‚ Victor has a much pain because of his father’s death; however‚ he tries to go to Phoenix to bring his father’s ashes back home. Due to this scene‚ we can see how Victor can overcome grief and accept the fact that his father had passed away. Unfortunately‚ Victor‚ a strong man‚ does not have enough money to go to
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this helps to express what his idea of freedom was‚ and how it impacted the people of America. Although each and every person is unique‚ we all have similar ideas of what freedom can be. Freedom to me‚ can be things such as the ability to start each day‚ knowing that I am safe. Freedom is ending each day‚ knowing that I will continue to receive an education. Freedom is waking up‚ knowing that I can act how I’d like‚ say what I’d like‚ even worship who I’d like‚ no matter what anyone‚ including the
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What U.S. Citizenship Means To Me “The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.” – Jackie Robinson. The definition of a citizen is someone‚ who was born in the United States of America‚ and is guaranteed certain rights‚ privileges‚ and responsibilities. Citizenship is understood as a right to have rights‚ such as the right to live and work in the United States and to receive federal assistance. Being a U.S. citizen means I have the right
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What does it mean to be “poor” in America? For the average person‚ the word poverty implies significant physical hardship. For example‚ the lack of a warm‚ adequate home‚ nutritious food or reasonable clothing for one’s children is a hardship for the average person. By that measure‚ very few of the 30 million plus individuals defined as “living in poverty” by the government are actually poor. Therefore‚ I have to agree with Segal‚ “What is poverty to one person may not seem so bad to another” (Segal
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What Freedom of Speech Means to Me The First Amendment‚ with the rest of the Bill of Rights‚ was ratified on December 15‚ 1791. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments whose intend is to limit the federal government’s authority. The First Amendment protects citizens’ rights of freedom of religion‚ speech‚ press‚ and to assemble. Freedom of Speech means that I can voice or write my opinion on any topic‚ no matter how strong‚ as long as my speech does not defame or tarnish another person
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is expressing what you believe in‚ out loud‚ regardless of any other opinions. Bravery is recognizing when to say no to what is wrong‚ so that you can say yes to what is right. It is thinking before jumping to conclusions. Bravery is not fun‚ easy‚ or an instant reward. It is not always shown through big actions. Bravery is showing empathy. It is being kind. It is remembering your morals and thinking the best of people. Bravery comes in different forms‚ and being brave does not mean you are fearless
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This spring‚ Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) and Greater Media Newspapers co-sponsored an essay contest‚ "What Good Government Means to Me‚" for eighth-graders in the 13th Legislative District. More than 150 students submitted entries for the contest. The first-place winner was Adam Van Handel‚ from Ms. Eisen’s class at Carl Sandburg Middle School‚ Old Bridge. The second-place award went to Charles Gunningham from Mrs. Grieco’s class at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School‚ Keansburg‚ and the third-place
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Bravery means diffrent things to evryone. What does bravery mean to you? Well bravery is a corougues character but how? Well it is pretty clear to all of us that bravery is to face a challenge or to face something that is terrifing to you. For example‚ lets say your scared to go inside a haunted house but then you decide to just go thru it and discover it wasnt actually scary or it wasnt how you expected it to be. Another example might be to face something you dont like. Like lets say you have to
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What does it mean ‘to be moral’? To be moral means to be a good person who demonstrates that they are “good or virtuous‚ especially concerning sexual and ethical conduct.” It means to demonstrate your own individual values and beliefs. To be moral‚ it is important that you follow the Catholic teachings of the 10 commandments. If you live your life by the 10 commandments you will better your judgement and morality. A moral person is always trying to make the right decisions and do the right things
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What does respect mean to you? To me‚ respect means following the golden rule. It means treating others with kindness‚ love‚ generosity‚ and having polite manners. “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” That is the golden rule‚ is it not? Who wouldn’t want to be treated with kindness? Who wouldn’t want to be around someone with manners and cleanliness? Respect is being considerate to others and their feelings and beliefs. Respect isn’t just for others though‚ you need to respect yourself
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