A certain level of maturity is essential in order to acknowledge and strengthen the graces given by the Holy Spirit. In the movie Hancock, directed by Peter Berg, the main character went through the process of maturity in which he recognized and strengthens the graces that were given to him. Hancock is an immortal being who is destined to save the world; he demonstrated four of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The first special gift that grows in Hancock’s understanding is where he eventually admits his faults while he was staying in jail. Second, the gift of right judgment was shown when Hancock chose the right thing by not escaping from prison even though he had the chance to. Third, Hancock presented the gift of courage when he saved …show more content…
During the scene when Hancock and the other prisoners were outside spending their time playing basketball, Hancock accidentally throws the ball outside of the boundaries of the prison. Then he flew away to get the ball, but then he decided to go back inside the prison even though he had the desire to leave the jail. Hancock's conscience dominated his decision making about leaving the prison for his own benefits, or staying in the prison for the sake of the people who will benefit, according to Ray's plan. Another scene also affected Hancock's conscience, adding to his judgment to stay in the cell. It is when Mary and Aaron visited Hancock inside the cell and Mary mentioned to him, "Ray is a good man. Whatever this is, don't let him down." In this way, he showed the gift of right judgment in where his conscience was developing. According to the Celebrating Sacraments textbook, right judgment is, "Am I developing my conscience?" (162). the connection between the movie scene and the quotation is that both of them indicates that conscience must be established to be able to demonstrate the gift of right judgment. Hancock chose to stay in the prison because knew that breaking out of jail is wrong. Also, he knew that if he broke his agreement with Ray, this would ruin Ray's plan and career. Because of these, Hancock's guilt arose and he did not choose his self-desire. Instead, Hancock chose the decision that will benefit other people. And as it says in the textbook, conscience is essential in order to make the right judgment. Through this scene, Hancock proved that he was able to recognize and strengthen the gift of the Holy Spirit wherein he made the right judgment caused by his growing
The definition of compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. As this definition shows compassion shows concern for other that every person would love to have. In The Chosen written by Chaim Potok, Mr. Potok really presents compassion in his book. Not only does he display compassion in one of his character but in every single one he gives them compassion that is expressed in different ways. He goes into detail example of compassion with each of his characters and really emphasizes the true meaning of compassion. Three main character that he shows compassion through in different ways are, Reuven, Mr. Malter and Reb Sanders.
In The Other Wes Moore, the author and a neighbor have the same name, Wes Moore, and they both begin their lives in similar ways. However, as their lives progress, they begin to part. For example, both “lost” their fathers when they were young. Because of the way their mothers respond to this loss, the boys’ lives begin to separate. Both mothers have different responses to challenges in general, which eventually leads them to respond to their child’s actions in contrasting ways. Throughout this novel, readers learn that depending on how a mother decides to react to the negative actions of their child’s actions, the child can either lead a successful life or lead a life of failure.
Doug Swieteck, from “Okay for Now”, by Gary D. Schmidt, lived a life in anger. At the beginning of the book, he was very hateful of everything. He had spent a long time in anger and disgust, trying to find a way in life. Near the beginning of the book, Joe Pepitone gave Doug his baseball cap and jacket in person, to Doug. But, Doug’s mean older brother took the cap and his dad took his jacket. That added to Doug’s anger even more. But, luckily he turned it around in the middle and end of the book. He ended being a lot happier and was able to control his emotions better.
Danny Saunders has an aptitude for learning. When he looks at a page of literature, he instantaneously memorizes it. Blatt after blatt of Talmud and even Ivanhoe forever remain in his fifteen year old head, and that truly leaves the men around him awestruck. Mr. Malter was one of these men. “But he is a phenomenon. Once in a generation is a mind like that born” (110). God gifted Danny with a photographic mind for a reason. Reb Saunders, Danny’s father, believes that God gave Danny a brilliant mind to do great things for the Hasidic church.
The new phases of life and social context is predicated through the sum of feats and experiences as crises and adversity are usually the greatest motivator which propel individuals to become better than they were before. J.C. Burke’s ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ (TSTB) is an example of the transitional process through entering a new, unknown area which acts as a catalyst for beneficial change. Obstructed by turmoil both mentally and physically, the protagonist Tom Brennan relieves his severe life in the town of Coghill achieving new standards in conjunction to Lisa Forrest’s article ‘Testing new waters after leaving the swimming pool’ (TNWALTS) is another type towards transitional change that explores the personal crisis and career changes over
A turn of events comes about in the story when Gary Hazen and his two sons, Gary David and Kevin, go with him on a hunting trip and Gary accidentally shoots and kills Gary David. After this, he feels so badly about the incident that he shoots himself. Kevin finds his father lying in the woods and saves him from dying. Kevin rethinks his feelings toward his father by realizing all that his father has done for him and taught him which leads him to show grace to his father in this difficult situation. Towards the end of the story, Gary extends grace toward both Kevin and himself. The meaning of The Grace that Keeps This World is that humans need the presence of grace in their lives to keep on living, and this is shown through Bailey’s use of the themes of forgiveness and redemption throughout the novel, which is especially evident in the lives of Kevin and Gary Hazen.
In the beginning of Something Wicked This Way Comes the story introduces Jim Nightshade and William Halloway. Jim is an ornery and impatient teenager, desperately wanting to break free from the yolk of childhood to become the adult he has always desired to be and Will wants to stay inside his comfort zone, which involves him staying a child for as long as he is able to. Something Wicked This Way Comes accurately addresses the sometimes difficult transition from adolescence into early adulthood.
From well-respected Director Craig Ross, the film Blue Hill Avenue is a story about four tight knit friends living in the streets of rough a 1980’s Boston. The main characters of the film are Tristan, E Bone, Simon, and Money, these four characters grow up together hustling the streets. After finding a way to make money the four characters go from small time hustlers to big time dope dealers under the guidance of their supplier, Benny who is the main villain of the film. Through the adventure of the storyline, these four friends highlight the characteristics of what it is to embrace traditional masculinity and what it is to be a man.
“The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his” (Moore, 2011). This quote perfectly describes the book The Other Wes Moore. This book was a story about two people who have the same name and grew up in similar environments, but had very different lives. The author of the book, Mr. Moore, became successful and was given the opportunity to receive “one of the most prestigious academic awards for students in the world” (Moore, 2011). On the other side of the spectrum, the other Wes Moore “will spend every day until his death behind bars for an armed robbery that left a police officer and a father of five dead” (Moore, 2011). Mr. Moore decided to contact the
In most people's lives, there comes a point in time where their perception changes abruptly; a single moment in their life when they come to a sudden realization. In Langston Hughes' 'Salvation', contrary to all expectations, a young Hughes is not saved by Jesus, but is saved from his own innocence.
The Odyssey and O Brother Where Art Thou are considered a representation of each other in some ways and prove more similar than it is commonly thought. Although the overall persona of each portrayal is quite different, it still illustrates the same message. A good lesson to be learned from this comparison is to contemplate your actions to prevent bleak situations from occurring. The characters in these tales had to understand the consequences by experiencing it themselves. Acknowledging the time period that these voyages took place in, they didn't have anybody to teach them proper ways to go about situations.
In Langston Hughes’ essay “Salvation,” Langston talks about the first time he is going to be saved from sin. Langston is a young boy around the age of thirteen. He is going to church to see Jesus for the first time. In which case, he truly experiences religion for the first time in his life. Throughout this essay Langston uses many narrative techniques such as, imagery, metaphors, and irony to explain his interpretation of that one night when he did not see Jesus.
On Nov 18 at 8 pm, I watch the play known as the “Peter and the Starcatcher” at my school West Valley College theater. This play production directed by Carol Fischer and written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. From my first thought of this play, it’s humorous for the audience to see, and it also explains how everything in the Peter Pan had begun. It shows the true story of how the nameless boy started to become Peter Pan in the first place. It originally was written by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson did show better perspectives on how it all begins with Peter and Wendy (play). It also started with a nameless boy who started to call Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Pirates, especially with Black Stache (later become Captain Hook), and also there
Have you ever heard about the hippie who had to go to a Middle School after living on a remote farm in the novel Schooled by Gordon Korman? Well, Capricorn Anderson is a flower child who lives at Garland Farms until his grandmother, Rain, falls out of a plum tree, which changes this hippie’s life. Now, Cap has to go to a public middle school and live with Mrs.Donnelley, a social worker, which he is not prepared for.He is just a hippie with a soul of good, who is not prepared for physical fights, cursing, and even video games! He doesn’t understand this modern world; he’s as lost as a kit who couldn’t find her mother.
Stanley Kubrick is a name that has remained relevant throughout the years. Movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and many others have made an impact on how films are made, but more importantly, the thematic elements of Kubrick’s films is what translated so well to the screen. Kubrick developed stylistic innovations in his films such as one-point perspective, realistic lighting, and distinctive dialogue. All of these stylistic strategies served to amplify the common themes found in his films that dealt with enduring issues like war, which Kubrick argued is part of human nature. Not only was Kubrick a film director who made an impact on filmmaking history, but his innovative ideas have also made an impact on society