What makes a hero? Most people say it involves honor, bravery, a willingness to take risks, and put others’ safety and well-being above your own. Can someone be a hero and a law-breaker at the same time? Depending on where you stand on a particular issue, a man involved can ...Read More
What makes a hero? Most people say it involves honor, bravery, a willingness to take risks, and put others’ safety and well-being above your own. Can someone be a hero and a law-breaker at the same time? Depending on where you stand on a particular issue, a man involved can be a terrorist or freedom fighter. Where do you stand? The open-ended nature of this question makes it fodder for any number of different essay angles. As the question of what makes a hero is extremely wide, choose an issue or individual to research and outline for an essay, develop the introduction, body and conclusion, and compare your notes against samples of papers before making a final draft.
When we think of Ludwig van Beethoven, we often think of his great musical works and what he is known for the last decade of his life: progressive deafness. Not only was his deafness worsening, it was also the beginning of his emotional, psychological, and...
Who Was Jesus? Jesus is the central figure of Chrisitanity. Jesus was a religious leader and preacher in the time of c. 4BC – c. AD30/33. He was sent to Earth by God, and Mary (a virgin) conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit, with none...
Every individual has a series of achievements in their life, and often, there is a person who plays a pivotal role in shaping those accomplishments. In my case, when it comes to writing my dad is my inspiration essay, my father stands out as the...
Inspiration is a profound sentiment, seldom ignited by ordinary individuals. It requires someone truly extraordinary to spark that inner fire. In my life, that exceptional figure is my grandfather. As I recount his story, you’ll come to understand why his life journey has been a...
Temple Grandin, an extraordinary woman with autism described herself as different, but not less. In the 1950s and 60s, there was less tolerance for people with autism, than there is today. No one understood Grandin, or what she was feeling inside, some even doubted she...
Stevland Hardaway Morris, soon to be known worldwide as Motown music icon Stevie Wonder, was born to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway on May 13th, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. Due to being six weeks premature, Wonder was placed in an incubator where he eventually...
Early Childhood Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, on the day May 13, 1950. He was born six weeks early with an eye disorder, retinopathy of prematurity. It wasn’t the greatest start to a life full of pleasant achievements for the musician. In addition...
Introduction In the American entertainment industry, there are plenty of names that have recorded achievements and acclaim in the industry’s history, but none can quite match the cultural and historical significance of Elvis Presley, who is famously known as the King of Rock and Roll...
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. Is one of the many inspirational quotes from Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was also called Saint Teresa of Calcutta dedicated her time to caring for the poor and sick. Mother...
The book I chose for my second semester book review is titled ‘Elvis Presley’ by Bobbie Ann Mason. The book a summary of the amazing things that Elvis Presley did in his life. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about or...
Bob Marley was born in Jamaica to a white father and black mother, something that would mark him for the rest of his life because he liked to repeat that the relationship between his parents repeated ‘the history of slavery’, in which ‘the white man...
Joan of Arc: Early Life and Visions Joan of Arc lived in Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France with her mother, father, and two brothers. She also had a sister who passed away at the age of sixteen. Neighbors labeled Joan as being especially religious, which shows her undeniable...
Throughout the Middle Ages, societal norms relegated women to subordinate roles, heavily dominated by male authority. This patriarchal structure rendered women’s lives challenging and inequitable, as they were conditioned to be obedient and subservient. Their primary responsibilities revolved around being wives, housekeepers, and mothers. Kay...
In 1850 slaves were typically used for hard labor in plantations and once the “owner” didn’t need them anymore they would sell them which would cause the slave to leave their family and it was usually a goodbye and a not see you later. Being...
We all have a person we look up to whether it may be your mom, grandpa, singer, etc. But sometimes they may not be the best leader, but they may not be the best example of a leader. One excellent example of a leader is...
Imagine running for your life while leading 300 slaves in the middle of the night not knowing what might happen to you or them. A black African American named Harriet Tubman would shock the world by not just her bravery, but risking her life to...
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter Taylor Swift, caused a sensation in the country music scene in 2006 and became one of the most popular acts of pop music. Taylor Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1989. At the age of 16, she was...
Right before any big exams at high school, I usually spent fifteen minutes walking down the hallway, from the school yard to wherever the exam will be held. In the past years, I used to have the feeling of overwhelmed before exam, that I was...
There are some people in this world who want to excel, but everyone as a different idea of what “excelling” means to them. Although most people consider “excelling” as when they become this amazing hero who saves the day, there are some people who believe...