Beholder

different perspective. Instead of allowing emotions to overwhelm my thoughts, I try to think things through logically with a clear head. I like to look at things in a positive light and figure out how I can fix them. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder; but why not try to view every situation as one with endless

in times like this when those who possess knowledge must do everything in their power to be as inclusive and accepting as possible. This class also showed me that we cannot categorize things as “normal” or not. Instead, we should look through the beholder’ eyes and try to empathize in full measure. To start, one article that really changed my perspective was the Nacirema one. When I first read it, I thought those people the author was referring to acted strangely. Even though the author got his point

Another quality that a hero possesses is the ability inspire others, because in the end a hero is someone people look up to. Even though some qualities can be listed as universal, the more detailed and specific qualities all fall upon the eye of the beholder and the traits that they value. Some examples of some heroes and heroines are parents, firefighters, and even professional

most of its members fled and so the society failed. Much as autonomy and simplicity are both wonderful in theory, the reality is that every individual wants something different and true happiness is relative. Just as beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, contentment is in the hands of the individual and it is rare for an entire community to agree on what is best for each

that create the fire are symbolic. The glasses are symbolic because that was how they solved their first problem. As the problems and adversity kick in, the glasses show nobility and power to the group as to what they should do. Even Piggy, the beholder, knows they need to stay together and work as a team if they were to ever get saved. Even though they get lucky with the jungle fire, they were most likely going to end up killing each other due to the level of savagery they had become. As the

Within William Shakespeare’s timeless play, Macbeth, he develops the intangible conflict between partial truths and insatiable ambition. Despite the conflict between the small-minded characters and their plight for the throne or their life, the thematic moral hidden behind the plots of man is embodied by these selfsame short-sighted characters. Overall, ambition is fed and sustained by fulfillments of the partial truths and in which ambition is sown to grow its deceitful fruits. Within this piece

I felt that I had a good understanding of sexually/ gender diverse people and identities however, that changed recently. I was watching a TV documentary series Intervention and there was an individual who expressed that they are gender neutral, a term I had never heard before. This particular person was a trans woman; transitioning their sex from male to female and preferring the use of female pronouns, and was named Robby. Her experience was being undermined by her family who are grieving the

“We strive to be like all our brother men, for all men must be alike” (Ayn Rand, Anthem). If everyone is the same no one can be superior, no one will believe they are better; because once someone believes they are better than others they are harder to control. For any dictator to stay in power they need to be in total control of their people; and children are the best and easiest of individuals to mold their minds into what the dictator wants them to believe, think, and do. Our government tries to

Hundreds of years ago, the Renaissance period was the rebirth of many ideas, leading to the advancements of the modern era. Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, an Italian inventor and artist, was named the true “Renaissance Man” because of his wonderful creations and achievements in science, art, and arithmetic (UXL Biographies). He is known worldwide, made famous mostly by his astounding works of art such as the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper.” His work and sketches are praised daily in museums around

What Does it Mean to be 508 Compliant? Three Things You Should Know. Each day we find ourselves more and more reliant on technology. Our dependence on computers and smart phones has naturally produced some major advancement in technology. Though both exciting and liberating, major advancements in technology have also produced some unforeseen consequences. People with disabilities, for example, have increasingly faced barriers to access and enjoy the same technology we often take for granted every