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    A role model is someone who affects one by their examples, making these people wanting to adapt to the role model's lifestyle. The 1930s was a time of racial segregation and the Great Depression. Harper Lee, who at the time was a 34 year old white woman, decided to express her thoughts on the subject of racial discrimination through her award winning book To Kill a Mockingbird. In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is a good role model because he defends Tom Robinson, he wants the

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    Everyone has a different role model for their own different reasons. Sometimes it's just because of what they do and their films, and other times it's because of their great personality and loving nature. Overall, everyone has a specific person they look up to whether it's a celebrity or their mother. Nina Dobrev, one of many actresses, stands out amongst the crowd for me. She is kind and compassionate and always modest and humble. Through hard work, patience, and persistence, Nina Dobrev has become

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    Jane Eyre: Role Model? Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, is set in 20th century England, and tells the story of a young woman named Jane Eyre who undergoes many hardships as she matures and ultimately grows into a more complex person. The title character’s unsavory childhood, peppered with verbal and physical abuse and punctuated only by an occasional act of kindness, might embitter a weaker narrator, but Jane’s strength of character and passionate, willful nature, which motivate her to seek respect

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    CEO Julia Stewart is a good role model for her company in the restaurant industry, as we will learn she knows how to generate employee's engagement in their work under her leadership style. Daughter of a Civics and History teacher. She expresses herself from the viewpoint of her father's influence. How his hope was that she would more than likely become and educator as he, himself is, and yet, as she speaks of him, allowing us to see a more personal and professional side of him, we learn that as

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    Louis Armstrong one of the best trumpet players, but also sung, “What A Wonderful World.” Louis Daniel Armstrong is Louis’s full name. Louis was born August 4,1901, and died July 6,1971. Louis was born in New Orleans, LA.Louis Armstrong is a great role model because he is a famous trumpeter,won several grammys, and sung “What A Wonderful World.” Despite all of Louis’s many talents, he could play trumpet best. Louis’s career spanned five decades, from the 1920s to the 1960s. Louis played dozens

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    is an example of a good parent in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Atticus is a reliable and responsible parent to his kids, Jem and Scout. Some might argue that Atticus might be a bad role model because he did not stand up to Bob Ewell however, he presents himself as a caring parent and teaches Jem and Scout equality and fairness towards African American people and giving people the chance and respect they deserve. First off, others argue that Atticus is a bad role model because he did not

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    Throughout the book To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus Finch is a role model for every man, woman, and child in Maycomb. He has a code of morals that demonstrates he is not only a good role model, but also saint-like in his selfless pursuit of righteousness. One of Atticus’s most famous lines is, "before I can live with other folks I’ve got to live with myself(104).”This idea of a high level of self-accountability surfaces in various aspects of Atticus’s life. At home, Atticus demonstrates his just methods

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    To start this paragraph I just wanna say that I know this has nothing to do with her music but it is important to know that she is not a bad person as her music might reflect. Here are some quotes to support this argument: “She is a great role model to all teens” said Homer, a parent of a 13 year old, “Billie used to cut herself at around ages 15ish but advises her all age groups of viewers that you shouldn't take your angriness or sadness on your body.” Maddi stated, adult, “Billies music

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    is a free spirit and does not let the small things throw her off. Aly Raisman is a three-time olympic champion. Her background, experiences, and contributions have all made her into a role model to all young gymnasts. Aly Raisman’s background played a part in why she is the empowered women she is today. “The role of leader is one that comes naturally to Raisman, the oldest of four children” (Armour). Aly has three younger siblings that look up to her and see her as a leader. Aly grew up in Needham

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    makes a good role model and how can I ensure that I act as a role model for employees I supervise? The definition of a role model is a person whose behaviour, example or success can be emulated by others, especially young people. Their values, actions and behaviours are upheld as an ideal and to be desired. Being a role model may not be taken in its entirety. It can be broken down allowing a person to be a role model in one area and not another. Being a manager is not a guarantee to be a role model

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