Essays on Honor

NHS Personal Statement I’d be very honored to be inducted to the National Honor Society, and I think I have earned my place. During my years at the high school thus far, I have shown my willingness to work hard in order to achieve my...

Duty, honor, country — those are three words that build every individual’s basic character. It molds us for our future and strengthens us when we are weak, helping us to be brave and to face our fears even when we are afraid. It teaches us...

Introduction Honor killing is also known as “shame killing”. It is basically “killing” or “murder” of family member especially ladies of the family. Family thought that if they allow the victim to live, she will bring dishonor to the family. Honor killing is basically associated...

Many high schools, colleges, and universities have honor codes or honor systems that are intended to cultivate integrity and prevent academically dishonest behavior such as cheating, stealing, and plagiarizing. Honor codes may require students to write a statement on work submitted stating that the work...

“Dishonor! Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!” Nearly everybody has seen Mulan or at least has heard of the scene in which Mushu, the dragon, declares this iconic quote. Most people brushed this moment off as an attempt to find humor in an archaic...

“Desiree’s Baby” and “An Act of Vengeance” are two short stories by Kate Chopin and Isabelle Allende that both utilize similar and different techniques to contribute and deliver each stories theme. By the author’s selection of irony and foreshadowing each story delivers the same technique...