facing. Monster by Walter Dean Myers and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson used theme and setting to prove the critical lens. The main characters in both these novels overcome challenging situations by taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them. In their struggle to make the best of their circumstances‚ the main character Melinda in Speak and Steve in Monster illustrate the critical lens. In Monster the main character Steve is faced with a long prison sentence. The theme of Monster is introspection
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During the Ethical Lens Inventory exercise that I did‚ I learned that I do not really have a personal preferred ethical lens. I see the gifts and the weaknesses of each lens and I am able to move fluidly among them to adapt the right tools to each situation to assure the best outcome. I am able to use my reasoning skills to determine my duties‚ as well as the universal rules and the systems that will assure fairness and justice for everyone. I also listen to my intuition to determine the greatest
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Critical Lens Essay Helen Keller once said “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened‚ vision cleared‚ ambition inspired and success achieved. In other words what this quotation means is what individuals go through in life makes them what they are. Individuals have to go through good and bad to learn love and strength. Two examples that support the validity of this quotation are Night by Elie Wiesel and The House
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These messages can affect readers in which they may be influenced to act differently. I know this is true since I was impacted by the essay‚ “The Step Not Taken” by Paul D’Angelo‚ in a way in which I believe makes me a better person. This is because the essay discusses the importance of helping those in need. D’Angelo narrates an incident where he encounters a person crying in the elevator with him. He is momentarily torn as to whether he should
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Sample Outline of An Essay Which Examines Disney’s Snow White Through a Feminist Lens • Introduction • Overview • Brief summary/info about Disney’s Snow White: who wrote script; when it came out; remastering‚ etc • Thesis: “Snow White is full of rigid gender stereotypes; we deserve a fresh re-telling of this story which makes the protagonist a full being‚ an active agent with volition‚ and a complex person rather than a passive‚ child-like toy of witches and brave princes.” • Background
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“ The only means of strengthening one’s intellect is to make-up one’s mind about nothing- to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts” – John Keats. John Keats says‚“ The only means of strengthening one’s intellect is to make-up one’s mind about nothing- to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts.” This quote is saying‚ the only way to become smarter is to listen to all opinions‚ and to be open to all ideas (although many readers have different opinions as to what this is saying)
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Society as Seen Through the Novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald “Well-lit streets discourage sin‚ but don ’t overdo it.”-William Kennedy. The 1920’s were days of carefree living‚ American dreaming‚ and wishful thinking. Society differed from just ten years before hand‚ and society was moving forward with the new changes. However the day to day living of this American dream was nothing but a sin in the making‚ and the crash resulted with immoral thoughts‚ harsh gender roles‚ and the
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Martin Luther King Junior stated that‚ “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience‚ but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” In other words you never really know a true person until they are put in an unwanted‚ hard situation. A person could state their values and opinions‚ but you can never really truly know how they feel until they are put in a hard “live or death‚” situation. If a man stays true to his values in a time of conflict
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A poet named Carleton Noyes once said‚ “The human heart has always dreamed of a fairer world than the one it knows.” Part of the human condition is always yearning for something better than what we have. People constantly strive for their idea of a “perfect” life. I agree with this quote because there are several people throughout history that have never failed to push for more and strive for better. Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams supports this idea through the use of strong literary
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William Faulkner once said‚ "The best literature is about the universal truth such as love‚ honor‚ pride‚ compassion‚ and sacrifice." I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Love‚ honor‚ pride‚ compassion‚ and sacrifice are the key elements for great literature both new and old. These elements keep the story intriguing and helps keep the reader thriving for more. For several reasons "The best literature is about the universal truth such as love‚ honor‚ pride‚ compassion‚ and sacrifice" is revealed
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