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    While talking about a memory of his father, he states that “…I was exceedingly anxious to grow up to be like him” (25). This showed that Calvin’s dad was his role model figure in his life which I can somewhat relate because my dad is my role model in my life but more in a sense of that I want to grow up to become a good man and husband as he is but not the same job area. I also learned that his family was reasonably well off and provided greatly for Calvin, “Whatever was needed never failed

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    Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He is a great role model. Some good traits about him is that he has compassion for others and he would provide what you need if he could. Abraham Lincoln exhibits being a compassionate person to a young boy named Martin. Martin is very upset because his dad has been captured during the Civil War. Martin’s mother needed bread, eggs, sugar, and flour. Martin went to the basement of the capital building and started weeping. Then, suddenly

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    Children need an influential role model in their life in order to be successful and to live a fortunate life. Atticus Finch, one of the important characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, is portrayed as a lawyer and a single parent striving to raise his children to see the good in people within Maycomb’s racist community. Atticus says that people never really understand someone until they put themselves in that person's shoes and see things their way. If people do the same to see things

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    stop him from reaching his goals. He worked long and hard to reach his place in history as the western star he was, and still is today. John Wayne’s hard work, determination, and the ability to achieve his goals, made him a great actor, person, and role model. John Wayne’s original name was Marion Robert Morrison, who was born on May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa. His parents were Mary Alberta Brown and Clyde Leonard Morrison. John had one brother, Robert Morrison. His father, Clyde, developed a lung

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    Otherwise, why would he risk his own life to do so in the first place? In a society full of moral confusion, the one character “is presented as intelligent, analytical, [and] highly moral” is Jim (Marshall). “Does Jim not make for a far more suitable role model than the drunkard Pap?” Marshall asks. He does, in fact, as he goes as far to create a home for Huck, that Pap never did. As unconventional as it may be, Jim and Huck become a family, with the river as their home. As they travel up the rive “it

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    pinnacle of endurance cycling multiple times. But with a helping hand. His success appeared to have come from hard work and determination. A perfect role model, inspiring many athletes, Lance Armstrong was driven to be the very best. He motivated the generation to be endurance cyclists by making the yellow jersey his own. He inspired them by being a role model and stimulated young athletes to be successful. Unfortunately, later he was to disappoint many sporting enthusiasts, in conjunction with the majority

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    In the marvelous book Wonder by R.J. Palacio the character August also known as Auggie Pullman is a role model. The reasons why he is a role model is because he is smart, defended, and brave. Be prepared to see why Auggie Pullman is a magnificent role model. The very first reason why Auggie is a role model is because he's smart. For example, Auggie made it onto the high honor roll. He got on the high honor roll because he is an A+ student. Another reason why Auggie is smart is because when he was

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    would like. Atticus still made everything work and taught his children courage, kindness, and levelheadedness. Atticus Finch, though naive at times, was an amazing, understanding father who wants the best for his children. Atticus Finch is a great role model for his kids; he taught them many lessons. One of the many lessons Atticus taught Scout was that she did not need to judge anyone because she doesn't know

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    words portrayed him as a man of . He maintains composure and shows respect for all people even when they may not deserve it. Atticus Finch is a character who is a great role model for many people through the way he carries himself through all aspects of his life. Atticus is a single father who has to take on a lot of the parental roles. He is a great father to his two kids Jem and Scout. His actions and words as parent makes him one of the most loved characters in american literature. He truly cares

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    heavily impacted by both the environment and culture. Another important factor in moral development are those individuals who have a strong influence on others, such as role models. These figures tend to demonstrate appropriate behavior and values. In Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the idea of the role model is turned on its head as Jim (the runaway slave) ends up becoming a strong father-figure for Huck (the young white boy) and helps Huck to develop his sense of what is right

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