Growing up is an experience where we develop throughout life. It requires us to encounter many obstacles along the way which then shapes us to become a better person. In the novel to kill a mockingbird, Scout and jem engages with challenging life lessons, which are explored in an allegorical way and throughout the novel as a whole. The novel displays the characters of Boo Radley who is abused of his past, Mrs Dubose who is supposedly a rude and...
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David Almond, the esteemed author of the award-winning novels My Name is Mina and Heaven Eyes, has conveyed numerous, paramount yet noteworthy life lessons that we as humans often neglect in our day-to-day lives, through his novel, Skellig. Two of these life-educating lessons are the lesson of âcompassionâ, the ability to be kind, and the lesson of âperseveranceâ, hard-work in spite of many difficulties. These lessons can inspire ambition and desire to follow the qualities of the characters that display...
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A parent is an individual who has the most influential impact on a child, and therefore play an important role in preparing the child for their future. However, what defines a good and influential parent? In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus is a strong father figure who has put in continuous amounts of effort into parenting Jem and Scout. This leads to Jem and Scout being comfortable in openly expressing their opinions, even if they are against social...
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The book Of Mice and Men has a very unique list of characters. The characters range from child trapped in a manâs body to a full of himself man, who wears a glove full of Vaseline. We first meet George Milton, he is a small but smart fella. We then meet Georges bigger but not so bright companion Lennie Smalls . Lennie may not be the brightest bulb on the tree, but he has a heart, and just wants to...
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On September 11th, in 2001, one of the most heart-breaking terrorist attacks in America occurred, four coordinated terrorist attacks aimed for several U.S government buildings in New York City. The attacks were unexpected, as it was a normal day in the busy New York City. Many people were on their way to work, walking swiftly as one in NYC does. No one expected or was prepared for such loss and ruin, until it happened. The first plane hit the North...
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History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. The importance of history is to allow us to have knowledge of our present time. History allows humanity to look at its own reflection and allows us to think about humanity. Studying the events from the past gives us a better look at how the world came to be including human culture and even nature itself. In my opinion, I believe it is more important to study the past...
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I was once told, âWhat you learn today can improve all of your tomorrowsâ (Ralph Marston).I am a firm believer that whatever journey gets thrown someoneâs way makes them the person they become. These so called journeys, teach us the most valuable life lessons. Whether the lesson has a positive or negative outcome, it sticks and becomes a part of that person. I have experienced many life lessons, though some I may not have wanted to experience. I wouldnât want...
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While wearing the earplugs for 8 hours, the thing I found most difficult was trying to have a conversation with people. I would like to think I am pretty good at lipreading, but it was a little harder being put into an actual scenario where part of your hearing is blocked off. It was interesting to see people getting a little annoyed with me. Of course, I understand their frustration in having to repeat their selves multiple times. Or if...
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Summary of Lessons Learned The first lesson was about spirituality and faith. Faith is something we need daily. It is believing in something despite seeing or touching it. Matthew 17:20 says that even if we have faith like a grain of a mustard seed, we can move mountains, and nothing will be impossible for us. The next lesson was about Godâs love for man. Nature gives us evidence of the precision and creative hand of God. The greatest revelation of...
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