What is life? This is probably the simplest but essential question which can be answered in various ways. For doctors, their lives are about giving medical treatment to their patients; for teachers, they are obliged to educate and enlighten the students; for parents, it’s necessary for them to do their best to help and guide their children. People usually use life to convey the meaning of duty, obligation, and path; as a matter of fact, those people have different ideas on striving for a better life. Meinke suggests to “live your days as if each one may be your last” ("Advice to My Son” 1-2). As for Hughes, “Life for me ain 't been no crystal stair” ("Mother to Son” 2). Frost, on the other hand, “took the road less traveled by” (“The Road Not …show more content…
First, he urges his son to regard every single day as his last one. In this way, he will not waste time on trifles and cherish every moment he has. Later, he uses “plant squash and spinach, turnips and tomatoes” (12) to represent the practically beneficial substance that we need to sustain our bodies. Although these necessities may not be our favorite, we can never reject them. In other words, even if we dislike them, we have to take them for no reason. On the other hand, Meinke uses “peony and the rose” (11) to represent beautiful flowers, which are nothing but embellishment; those are something seemingly attractive but not essential for our life. Yet in a way, they are similar to the “wine” (21). Wine is always served to the social elites, and it will be used to identify one’s success. Even though people don’t need them to survive, those substances can improve their lives. The “bread,” similar to the vegetables but unlike the wine, can satisfy our hunger. Meinke reminds his son to “serve bread with your wine” (21), hoping that his son will be able to balance embellishment and necessities, which are important for a man to attain a meaningful life. Moreover, he tells his son to “marry a pretty girl / after seeing her mother” (17-18), which means that he wants his son to see the future of a girl from his mom before …show more content…
At the beginning, he creates a picture of “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood” (1) to discuss that he is about to make a crucial decision in his old age. He feels “sorry” (2) for his incapability of choosing both roads because the other one that he is not taken makes him feel curious, regretful, and sorry. Even though he took a long time to study one of the roads, he prefers to take the other one, because of “better claim” (7) and fewer people traveled by. Eventually, he regrets his decision by giving a “sigh” (16). However, he insists that he will still “took the one less travel by” (19) if he has a chance to choose a road again. Ironically, although he knows he will certainly regret, he is still unwilling to change his mind. In general, the poet uses roads to describe his complex inner contradiction to the
one of the most important traits a person traits can possess. There are many instances where Integrity can affect a person’s life in a positive way. If someone have a relationship with someone who has a lot of integrity it can be a great thing. The opposite can also happen if someone who does not show integrity or someone in a relationship doesn’t show integrity it can be a very bad thing. Integrity is becoming not as important as it should be in society nowadays. Integrity is an important part of society
have negative effects on you and your future. Of course, that’s not a rule, but in most cases that will be the chance. My parents raised me well and have always loved me, and I love them too. If your life has to be good, you always need some resistance from your parents, so it isn’t all sugar in your childhood. Resistance will surely be good for you. My parents always there to support me. Support is very important for your life no matter your 5 years old or 60 years old. They have been there to support
There are some very important questions that everyone ask about life. “The Three Questions” by Leo Tolstoy can help give people the answers that they yearn for. What is the right time, who are the right people, and what is the most important thing to do? People ask questions along these lines all the time, but reading this story can help answer them. The characters in this story are the king, various men who try to answer his questions, the hermit, and a wounded man. The main conflict of this story
part-time is because they benefit in some important fields, not only with expenses. College students who work part time most likely are to benefit on transportation, time management, and have workplace experience. College students who are employed with a part-time will most likely have money to afford transportation. Transportation is very important, many people are struggling to get around and without a job it is even harder to find transportation. College students who do not have a job will often ask
1. Which form of communication, oral or written, is most important in each of the following situations? Justify your answers. a. To the patrol officer on a beat To the patrol officer on a beat, oral and written communication are both important in the day to day functions of their job duties.The one that is most important though is oral communication. Oral communication is key for the patrol officer. They are a public servant and need to be able to communicate orally on a daily basis with a diverse
not a clue what it means to love or to be loved. Most people use one another and never truly attaches themselves to experience the feeling of love, but rather fill the void with things other than love. As mentioned in the documentary Minimalism, it is said, “that we as humans are too materialistic in the everyday sense of the world, but not at all materialistic enough in the actual word.” Thus, meaning that the focus of today’s society is not about who we love or whom we wish to share our lives with
was over, but to remember all of those strong men, women, and children who died in the Holocaust. There are so many ways the Holocaust will be remembered. One way it will be remembered as is a time when happiness was once taking away. We all know the Holocaust was a tough period to go through. People went from being happy, enjoying their lives, and living the life, to constantly crying and hoping it would all end. The only thing keeping themselves together is their family and their strength. Happiness
this is a perfect example. You can wish for many things in your life, and even plan for them, but you must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected. As I write this paper, I think about how I want my life to look in the future, and I hope it ends up like I imagine, but the probability of that happening is very slim. That being said, here are seven things that I wish for in my future. I have ordered them from least important, to the most important. Money security is very ideal for me in the future
ruined by writers like Aristophanes, who had already written a play featuring Socrates. Socrates also told the men of Athens that the people accusing him are the wise men that he had humiliated in public. He argues that the Aristophanes’s play, “the clouds” featured him as a sophistical philosopher and therefore the minds of Athen people were corrupt while they were young. Socrates primary message to the people of Athens is that the soul is the most important thing in one’s life. Wealthy and many wise
It 's important to learn how to get to know yourself. Great things are going to happen if you do! Doors will open up, happiness will increase, and you will start living according to your own desires in life, which will feel amazing. You won 't feel like you are living someone else 's life or in someone else 's shadow. You won 't feel uncertain about what you want to do next. You will understand who you are and make choices based on that understanding. And, you will be able to say no to people when
are very important when talking about sexuality in adolescents. However, there is one problem that need to be addressed when discussing
choosing just a few of the most important responsibilities that a citizen in a republic society has, it might cause one to question. What does one owe to society? What separates a good citizen from a bad one? What even are the responsibilities that the republic is expecting one to meet? Ultimately, it comes down to matter of opinion. In my opinion I think that the most important qualities for a citizen is for them to be law-abiding, hardworking, and devoted. The last thing you want in any society
without any heads ups, or any tips or special advice. Well, it looks like you can consider yourself lucky! Here are some tips for getting through Junior High well. I’ll cover what I feel to be the most important things that will help you out the best. First, I’ll go over some of the important things that will help you in class and with your studies. Then, I will over some social aspects regarding keeping a good reputation as well as some personal tips from yours truly! First off, let’s get something
Forgetting to be a Family Gaining wealth isn’t necessarily a good thing. It changes people, replacing the things that were once most important in their lives with an expensive outfit or fancy sport car. This is what happened with the family of Richard Rodriguez. As he and his siblings make history in their family by being the first to get a college education, their lives also change as the become successful in their fields of choice and come into money they never had growing up. Rodriguez shows
is someone who shows leadership, passion, and fearlessness. But most importantly someone who is ready to sacrifice all they have. A perfect example of a hero is Ender Wiggin from Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card. One is defined as a hero from the actions they take. The most important step is the descent into darkness, and another step that plays an important role is trial and tribulations. Lastly, there is crossing the threshold. Throughout Ender’s journey, Ender has done many things that define