Self Acceptance
Throughout the course of the year our brains have been filled with various literary works. We have read short stories and plays that have not been accustomed too. You know things from the 18th century or readings from the slave-like time periods. Besides all of that though, we have learned a great deal about Character, Quality, Values and Life in a broader more mature point of view.
As reading the play “Antigone” we were exposed to the closed mindedness of Creon (Antigone’s Uncle; King of Thebes). Creon believed that men were more dominant and forceful, while women were weak and meant to be bossed around. Throughout the play Creon felt the need to address his personal thoughts/opinions in regards to women. We soon early in the novel identified the closed mindedness of the King of Thebes. Using this particular character in the novel helped me better understand why a man with high power or authority takes it to a whole new level. They feel as if they are the ones that are more dominant. All the while not realizing that everyone is created equal and women can do just almost about everything a man can do.
In comparison, one of the Main Characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” felt differently. Atticus Finch (Father of 2 and a well-known town lawyer) treated everyone with respect and dignity. No matter the color of their skin or where they came from. For example, Calpurnia (Atticus’s Housemaid and nanny for the kids) during that time segregation and racism was a big thing. Although Calpurnia was African-American, Atticus still treated her with respect. He allowed his children to attend church with her and allowed her to treat his children as if they were her own. He never downed Calpurnia in front of the kids or at all for that matter. He made sure he taught his kids no matter the color of your skin, everyone is human before they are any other race. As long as someone respects you respect them, and even when they don’t you still show respect. You
As reading the play “Antigone” we were exposed to the closed mindedness of Creon (Antigone’s Uncle; King of Thebes). Creon believed that men were more dominant and forceful, while women were weak and meant to be bossed around. Throughout the play Creon felt the need to address his personal thoughts/opinions in regards to women. We soon early in the novel identified the closed mindedness of the King of Thebes. Using this particular character in the novel helped me better understand why a man with high power or authority takes it to a whole new level. They feel as if they are the ones that are more dominant. All the while not realizing that everyone is created equal and women can do just almost about everything a man can do.
In comparison, one of the Main Characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” felt differently. Atticus Finch (Father of 2 and a well-known town lawyer) treated everyone with respect and dignity. No matter the color of their skin or where they came from. For example, Calpurnia (Atticus’s Housemaid and nanny for the kids) during that time segregation and racism was a big thing. Although Calpurnia was African-American, Atticus still treated her with respect. He allowed his children to attend church with her and allowed her to treat his children as if they were her own. He never downed Calpurnia in front of the kids or at all for that matter. He made sure he taught his kids no matter the color of your skin, everyone is human before they are any other race. As long as someone respects you respect them, and even when they don’t you still show respect. You