The Power of Words For Change “My ambition,” quoted Gandhi, the omnipotent warrior without weapons, as he led protestors on the monumental Salt March, “is much higher than independence.” Gandhi, alike Cesar Chavez and Michelle Obama, would then change our society as we know it. These three individuals enacted change by uniting a common opinion and raising awareness for the critical cause of human rights. Gandhi was the epitome of a human rights leader that, because of how he shaped peaceful protesting
In the midst of the 2016 election, First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama gave a speech in New Hampshire regarding the candidates. Donald Trump was facing Hillary Clinton; and in support, “Michelle Obama presented a Speech On Donald Trump’s Alleged Treatment Of Women.” As stated in the title, Trump had recently made rude remarks regarding women, and Michelle Obama was using this as a learning lesson for anyone looking to vote for Trump. She made it a point to vote for Hillary by not only
Michelle Obama gave a speech regarding the allegations made against Donald Trump and his treatment toward women. She was speaking on behalf of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire when she gave an emotionally overflowing speech to a crowd of Clinton supporters, who were mainly women. While Michelle Obama charms the crowd on an emotional level, she creates a connection between the hearts and minds of her listeners and herself in order to demonstrate the relation. Michelle Obama’s speech was highly admired
The goal of this essay is to promote readers to vote for Hilary clintion in the upcoming election. In this essay michelle speaks about hilarys accomplisments, goals,and morals. In stating these things she addresses many aspects of hilarys life that has gotten her to where she is in life. She mainly focuses greatly on childens growth and wellbeing. Who will have the power to shape our kids for the next 4 – 8 years - Michelle Obama- . In this speech , Michelle Obama first sets the stage by describing
Influential people can encourage people, make people inspired to do good or bad. Alessia Cara is a teen pop music singer that inspires people to think better about themselves and in a better light saying, "Stay true to who you are,even though that sounds cliche'. It's something that's important -doing what feels right for you." Clearly this quote shows that she is caring for others and is using her influence people to make sure that people stay true to themselves. Michaela DePrince said " Never
Laura Bush: Teacher, Librarian, and First Lady is about George Bush’s wife, Laura Bush, who worked very hard for the life she is living today. It all started off when she was a young girl; she always put others before herself and treated others they way she wanted to be treated. Laura was very intelligent at a young age; furthermore, she memorized the first and last names of every student in her class as a kindergartner. Later on in her life she was involved in a tragic car accident, which sadly
First lady is the unofficial title bestowed upon the wife of the president of the United States. The role of the president of the United States originated with George Washington and so did the role of the first lady. During these times, the roles of women were usually limited to being homemakers and hostesses. Women did not work outside the home and often were not seen as equals to men. Therefore, the first lady’s duties at that time consisted of hosting social events and keeping the house in
Richard Powers’ work Gain is a tour de force of whatever it is. I say this, rather than describing it as merely a novel, although that is precisely what it is, because Powers has herein created something more than your typical story. In this work, two seemingly unrelated paths are set on ambagious paths which will ultimately culminate in their intertwining. On one path we are presented with the apotheosis of a specific corporation’s development, and on the other is the idiosyncratic life of an individual
the many difficulties that Tom, Laura, and Amanda face. As such, he burdens the family and ultimately has influence on Tom’s decision to leave them. Williams uses various literary devices to enhance the theme that one must act without pity in order to escape life’s struggles. The Glass Menagerie takes place in St. Louis, in 1937. The main protagonist, Tom, works in a shoe factory, and his only source of enjoyment is writing poetry and watching movies. His sister, Laura, is a crippled woman with little
focus on personal needs. Amanda treats Laura like a child and constantly makes decisions for her, and she and keeps him from enjoying his life. Amanda belittles Laura’s self-ownership which makes Laura immature and helpless as an adult. When the subject of gentleman callers comes up, Amanda addresses Laura, saying, “How many do you suppose we’re going to entertain this afternoon? [...] [reappearing, airily] What? No one — not one? You must be joking! [Laura nervously echoes her laugh]” (Williams