and show he was fearless in the face of death. As the books changed‚ so did the meaning of a good leader. In El Cid‚ being a true leader meant so much more than just having an excellent sword arm in battle. A good leader must show selflessness and generosity toward his supporters‚ he must be able to show a vulnerability‚ and he must show that he has an objective that they are working toward. A poor leader is a person that has strong qualities‚ but doesn’t have an objective. Whether that objective is
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The Character of Tom Jones in the Novel Tom Jones A character study always shows the good and evil side of a man. Here in this assignment I have to unfold the characteristics of Tom Jones- the protagonist of the novel Tom Jones. No man is without mistakes. But it is also true that totally corrupted person is rare. Here in this novel from a general esteem one can say that Tom is a playboy and has no moral ethic. But if one knows Fielding’s view of virtue then he is sure to uphold Tom’s character
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who has been given much‚ much will be required.” George Jenkins grew up with a sense of responsibility for sharing the fruits of his success. His mother saw to it. Not only would his personal generosity grow legendary‚ but also his example and encouragement for others helped define a culture of generosity for his family‚ company‚ and city. It is true that he was an ambitious‚ self-confident man. During the Great Depression he owned a single store and dreamed of owning a chain of supermarkets
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important honor-linked values in which Bedouins live by‚ which include “generosity‚ honesty‚ sincerity‚ loyalty to friends‚ and keeping one’s word” (Abu-Lughod‚ 87). Bedouins not only can hold a title of having honor‚ but they also reciprocate honor to their guests. An example would be how the Haj honored Abu-Lughod’s father by agreeing to protect and treat her as he would his own daughter. This represents the virtue of generosity and keeping one’s word. Her father’s actions signified that she was indeed
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Thucydides’ “Funeral Oration of Pericles” are examples that rulers who value peace and kindness towards their subjects are the greatest and strongest. The governments and leaders in the ancient world who possessed the qualities of tolerance‚ peace‚ and generosity created
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show character traits such as generosity‚ hospitality‚ and their love and passion for one another. Baucis and Philemon both showed the character trait of hospitality by inviting two strangers into their home when the rich refused them. They also gave the strangers more food in one day then they themselves could consume in one week. They even offered there only goose to them for a meal. That is how both‚ Baucis and Philemon‚ were hospitable in this story Generosity is a trait both Baucis and Philemon
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contrasted to that of the warm “lively” Fezziwig‚ Scrooge’s old employer. Fezziwig with his “Christmas party” and the generosity toward Scrooge and his other apprentice presents readers with the happiness and contentment brought about by being generous and giving. The contrast of employee treatment allows Scrooge to see his twisted ways and allows readers to view how their generosity could lead to the happiness of others and a fulfillment of duty as an employer. The greatest and most obvious character
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than his own life. The ideals of Christian morality and knightly qualities are represented by Gawain’s gold‚ star-shaped pentangle. The five knightly virtues that Sir Gawain expresses are: generosity‚ chastity‚ friendship‚ piety‚ and courtesy. From the beginning of the poem‚ Sir Gawain portrays his generosity by agreeing
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period; he was wise‚ noble‚ brave and was a true hero. The epic hero embodies superior physical strength and ethical standards which is the highest ideals of the Anglo-Saxon culture. The Anglo-Saxon epic hero values consist of bravery‚ loyalty‚ generosity‚ and friendship which appears in
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glory is not without meaning to Beowulf. He tells Hrothgar that the best thing men can do is to lay up fame before death (lines 1386-89). He happily accepts treasure and just as happily passes it on to others. Nevertheless‚ duty and sympathy and generosity are his primary motivations. Despite his great strength‚ he is a man with limitations‚ in each of his fights he is seriously challenged and clearly sees himself as relying on the help of
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