In the novel Catcher in the Rye‚ by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden Caulfield displays characteristics of the cynic ’s mentality. Holden hates everything about the world‚ he finds it "phony" (Salinger). That mentality in itself may very well be a defense mechanism that Holden displays when he is uncomfortable or put into a certain position‚ perhaps when he is nervous. Cynicism is a view on life that people develop through life experiences. Where‚ when‚ and how Holden developed a cynical personality and why
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Causes of happiness Happiness is an emotional or affective state that can be individual or shared with other people. Each person has own definition of happiness. For example‚ some people think that happiness comes from having a lot of money‚ and some think that happiness can come from simple things such having a friend. Happiness can affect your health‚ the people around you‚ and it can make you have a positive life. There are three causes of happiness such as being successful‚ eating chocolate
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Though this period of twenty years is negligibly small on the evolutionary time scale‚ it is‚ when considered in terms of man’s span of life‚ a considerably long period. My friends frown upon my pessimistic attitude so I shall be optimistic when I think of what life has in store for me. Where will I be in 20 years? Well‚ if everything remains equal‚ I would be comfortably off and be pleasantly burdened with responsibilities. I shall have some material comforts and live a happy life. I will probably
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CAUSE EFFECT ESSAY TOPIC: Like other abstract concepts‚ happiness is often defined differently by different people. Naturally‚ sources of happiness can also be different to different people. What are the main “ingredients” of your happiness? HAPPINESS The 14th Dalai Lama used to say:” Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Actually‚ there are many definitions of happiness as people get happiness in their own way‚ and what makes one person happy might not work
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The poem‚ I chose has a very optimistic point of view. It talks about life and how although we all are going to die eventually‚ and it’s no use dwelling on the past so you might as well live for now. This poem is interesting to me because‚ it gives me a different perspective on life now. This poem really relates with the world we live in because a lot of people have this kind of point of view. But also‚ some people feel so lost that they need to hear a positive message like this. I really like that
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The same cannot be said for How Many Miles to Babylon‚ which ends in a pessimistic and gloomy scene. Alec Moore is awaiting execution‚ as the novel comes full circle. He is given “a pen and paper” because he is an “officer and a gentleman”. He has nothing to do but wait. Alec refused to kill Jerry by firing squad‚ so in a sense‚ he asserted his own humanity in the face of war. However‚ this noble act is detrimental‚ as this act of compassion tragically costs him his life.Johnston’s outlook is in
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Optimism June Oliver‚ CMA GE – 102 August 09‚ 2013 Dr. Mauk Optimism Many people don’t know what it means to be optimistic‚ and the benefits of it. Optimism is the tendency to expect and see the best in all things. There are many benefits of optimism and as you read on‚ you will find valuable and very knowledge- based information. Although it may seem hard to believe‚ being optimistic has its own challenges as well. I am a very optimistic person because I can see
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The best way to get through conflict is to take a positive outlook on life. A positive attitude can mentally help people through conflict. This is how it was used in The Diary of Anne Frank and Dear Miss Breed. A positive attitude also has health benefits‚ and will help make someone more successful. Whether it be mind related‚ health related‚ or success related‚ A positive attitude is key to overcome conflict. How can a positive thinking lead people through conflict? Positive thinking can get
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The Three Most Important Qualities to Be a Super Achiever In order we grow up in everyone life achieving something is always awesome and involves several dilemmas‚ we have obstacles and sometimes they are difficult to overcome them‚ so we must to be prepared to face them. There are three main qualities necessary for success: Responsibility‚ perseverance and optimism. Responsibility: This is one of the most important qualities to be successful. When people are responsible they already have everything
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Accepting Change Change is something that is constantly occurring in our lives. Not a single moment goes by when everything in our lives will remain consistent. Indeed‚ it has become apparent to us that the only thing which in fact survives change is change itself. Change is a natural process that cannot be easily stopped or controlled. However‚ it is solely due to the unpredictability that change promotes in our life that has overtime allowed the connotation of change to become negative. We should
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