In the movie‚ Whale Rider‚ there are great examples of Joseph Campbell’s article‚ Four Functions of Myth‚ which are: mystical myth‚ cosmological myth‚ social myth‚ and psychological myth. In the film‚ Whale Rider‚ Pai discovers her sense of self as she reinvents the Maori tribe’s creation myth to save the dying culture. The mystical myth in Whale Rider would be when she rode the whale. Pai is suppose to be the new chief in town‚ however‚ her grandfather‚ Koro‚ does not think a girl should be chief
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Rizal’s Pen Name Rizal who has been known for his strong criticisms against the Spaniards wouldn’t have written all his essays and articles using his real name. He used the pen names Laong Laan and Dimasalang in many of his writings. Laong Laan The pen name of Dr. Jose Rizal when he was a contributor of poems and articles for the Spanish newspaper “La Solidaridad” was Laong Laan which was the name of a railway station in Manila. Others who contributed to La Solidaridad and used pen names were
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The discovery of self identity is more often than not a long and painful process that never really ends‚ it only progresses‚ but it resides as a testimony to personal growth that everyone must endure. When my sister died in my freshman year of high school I was forced to confront my own individuality and identity without an older sister by my side to guide me as I was used to.. For the first time since I was born I lived in a house as if I were an only child‚ just my parents and I. It really is a
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Mazandrea Guiam Class 151B-20 Essay #2‚ Prompt #1 Trying Something Out For the First Time Everyone has their biggest fears‚ and growing up‚ mine was to experience a rollercoaster ride. My fear for heights has always made a big impact on me. From being not able to look down from a bridge for more than ten seconds to still getting petrified when that elevator ride gives that “floating” feeling‚ being afraid of heights tend to always make me different from others. It made me feel shameful every
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For nearly every performer or speaker‚ stage fright is a very common state of mind. Standing on stage in front of many people and not flinching is a great feat for anyone. I have had a few encounters with class presentations and speeches. To present in front of my classmates scared me and the mere thought of even standing alone to present is frightening and traumatizing. When I was nine‚ I had stage fright. There was a story telling class and it was my turn to present my story to the class
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When I saw the indifference‚ despondence and even fear in my little cousin’s eyes‚ I clearly heard the voice from my heart that I should be his company to boost his self-esteem and bring the wonderful life that he deserved to have back for him. Suffered from a period of infantile autism‚ Dun seemed to be self-abased‚ bigoted and sometimes had emotional disturbance. At the end of school term in 2007‚ aunt told me that he did not do very well in Math so I started to help him with his homework. We
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She always scolded me. She often punished me. She forced me to do my homework. I hated all this‚ but I know that she loves me. She never once left me out of her mind. She would often call me after my school‚ asking me how was school‚ did I get scolded‚ or did I listen during classes. Sometimes when I was tired I would be frustrated‚ but I know that she loves me. It was a never-ending stream of motherly love I received everyday of my life. I was a very naughty boy when I was very young
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King Lear- Self Reflection More than anything else‚ journeys are about the challenge of self- reflection. A man’s journey to self-reflection is inevitably difficult. One will not become completely self-aware until he is able to see the world clearly. This un-blinding will only occur once the person has endured the pains associated with finding oneself. This idea is evident in the tragedy King Lear‚ by William Shakespeare. Both King Lear himself‚ as well as Gloucester are deceived and undergo an
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sinner and I repent‚ and so I change my mind about my ways. I commit my ways to you. Thank you for forgiving me and cleansing me of all that is not righteous. Come into my life‚ comfort and guide me to live for you from now on. In Jesus Name Amen."Lord Jesus‚ beginning today‚ I ask you to become the Lord of my life. I believe that you died for my sins and rose again from the dead. Lord‚ I confess that I am a sinner and I repent‚ and so I change my mind about my ways. I commit my ways to you. Thank you
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“I Need To Be Myself‚ I Can’t Be Anyone Else.” “I was born to be true and not to be perfect‚” Epey said in his speech. Epey is the winner of the trending segment in It’s Showtime – That’s My Tomboy. In this segment‚ they (lesbians) let me‚ the madlang people and the world to see their worth as a lesbian and as a human. They also made me believe that all of us can be accepted in the society beyond our imperfections‚ because no matter how imperfect we are‚ there are still things that we must be proud
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