originated in Greece and were held at Olympia‚ in Zeus’s honor‚ as he was the God of all Gods. Although there were several events held in other god’s honors‚ this is the one that is still around‚ occurring every four years in different parts of the world. Winning or even placing in the events the Olympic Games host is a great honor for yourself and for your country. This is a prime example of how ancient Greece is still portrayed in these events. Honor and glory were a major part of ancient society; hard
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The Honor Code “An anonymous author stated that he has learned‚ when people honor each other‚ there is a trust established that leads to interdependence‚ and a deep respect for each other.” (Unknown) This quote gives an exact definition on the importance of an honor code for schools and how students should honor their school‚ fellow classmates‚ and most importantly their faculty. Honor codes exemplify a well-established atmosphere where faculties of a school reassure themselves and parents that
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Art History Honors Take Home Exam Essay #1 Classical Greek Art is characterized by the emerging need among artists to imitate and perfect the ideal human form through idealized naturalism. The Classical period is marked by the introduction of the contrapposto position first seen in the Kritios Boy (ca 480 BC). The function of sculptures during this period was mostly to glorify gods and athletes usually depicted as male nudes. One of the most renowned sculptures of an athlete from that period
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believe the purpose of the honor council and the honor code is to establish guidelines for the students by the students. If the honor code was manufactured solely by teachers‚ students would see it simply as another rule set by teachers. If established and created by students‚ I believe the code is more relatable and easier to obey. Having students in the position of making and enforcing the rules allows them to use their own personal experience and opinions. This allows the code and rules to be more specifically
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Achilles and the Honor Code Achilles is a tragic figure who believes strongly in social order‚ but questions the idea of fighting for glory. When Aias and Odysseus are sent by Agamemnon to plead with Achilles’ to fight for the Greeks‚ Achilles denies them‚ saying "There was no gratitude given for fighting incessantly forever against your enemies. Fate is the same for the man who holds back‚ the same if he fights hard" (9:316). This statement shows that Achilles is an individual‚ and does not conform
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include creating an honor code‚ forms of punishment‚ and possibly a computer-integrated classroom. The terms by which an honor code are defined as are (taken from the article titled A Question of Honor)‚ " something that defines ethical academic conduct with the expectation that students will monitor their peers‚ report violations‚ and mete out penalties." An honor code needs to be created by the student body in order to be carried out successfully. By enforcing an honor code‚ there is a creation
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The book that I have been hooked on ever since SSR started has been Code of Honor by Alan Gratz. Generally I am not a huge reader‚ but this book has grabbed my attention with its dramatic suspense and constant action. This book is written in first person‚ and in present day. The setting is primarily set in Phoenix‚ Arizona. This story is based around the main protagonist‚ Kamran Smith. He has everything going for him; winning the big football game and scoring five touchdowns‚ becoming the homecoming
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11/28/12 HIST485 Honor-Shame Code in The Tale of Heike In The Tale of Heike‚ the way in which the Japanese viewed defeat and dying is revealed to the reader through various incidents covered during the time of the novel. To be defeated was shameful but to prevail was a way to gain respect and honor. The accounts in Heike tell us that one could defeat an opponent by exiling him‚ insulting him‚ or even taking revenge upon him. Because being defeated was shameful‚ warriors would kill themselves
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an honor code should be introduced in Hotchkiss. An Honor Code is a great thing to have for students. It is a code where students are expected to not cheat and report others for cheating. It is a great thing to have for students because it holds them up to certain standards and shows what is expected of them. Having an honor code for Hotchkiss would improve the quality and integrity of its students. It isn’t just enough having an honor code‚ it must be maintained and enforced. An honor code
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more than their education. Honor codes are simply a piece of paper that you sign to vow to not cheat‚ plagiarize‚ or steal. That doesn’t exactly mean that a cheater is going to change his ways. (Source C) Teachers and professors should be able to tell the rules to the students at the beginning of the school year and if they choose to not follow them then they will suffer the consequences. Having cameras in the classrooms would be much more helpful than pledging honor codes. Sadly‚ there are not only
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