Two readings that I personally felt that I connected to were both Helen Keller and Brent Staples as well. Those two stories connected with me, not a whole lot but there were some parts then and there that connected with me. I strongly feel that I can make certain connections with Brent Staples. To him, he always thought the negative of himself first. “It was clear that she thought to herself the quarry of a mugger, a rapist, or worse’ (464). I relate to Brent because for myself I tend to think the negative of myself first instead of the positive in me. That I’m a failure, a loser, a nobody, and going to end up nowhere. But I also make sure that doesn’t end up happening, and won’t let anyone get in my way because I’m proving them wrong for …show more content…
“Light give me light, was the wordless cry of my soul, and the light of love shone on me in that very hour” (92). Helen had it the worse, she was blind, deaf, and could hardly speak. But with the help from her teacher, she was able to finish school and even graduate from college. Giving all of us hope and think to ourselves that we’re able to do anything no matter your situation. “I was like that ship before my education began, only I was without compass or sounding-line, and had no way of knowing how near the harbor was” (92). That was telling me that since she couldn’t see, hear, nor speak, she was helpless, but all that didn’t stop Helen from moving forward and being successful, finishing school even graduating from college. That impacted me in a way telling me to not quit when things become …show more content…
One of those would be my former football and strength coach, his name is Brian Byers. He is the main reason why I’m currently in college. Hopefully one day I’ll fulfill my dream job as a strength and conditioning coach. He’s helped me a lot and I want to do the same and help out others. He believed in me when no one else did in getting stronger and faster, and till this day I can’t thank him enough. My second role model is my beautiful mother. She’s a woman that has sacrificed so much in her life. Till this day I don’t know how she is still standing on her feet. I look up to her a lot, but she doesn’t know it. She also has this saying that has constantly stuck in my head and also at the same time motivates me “You got to struggle to be successful, because it’s not going to be easy”. My third role model would be my father. Both of my lovely parents are immigrants from Mexico, and they have been through a lot and have sacrificed so much. Both my parents have sacrificed not seeing their families, even sacrificing their own life’s just to make mine and my siblings easier. I hope one day I get the chance to thank them back, because I know a simple thank you isn’t
If someone wants to succeed in life and stay recognized by superiors, then he or she ought to appear hardworking. A person begins with setting goals. There are two categories, the first, “be” goals and the second, “do” goals. In other words, ask yourself, "What to be?" or "What to achieve?" Four categories of goals consist of wealth, health, relationships, and self-fulfillment which equal success. Working diligently to finish a task demonstrates how to live a successful life. Given these points, Thomas Edison, Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman, all exceptional achievers, found that prosperity undoubtedly comes along for everyone who perseveres.
Anne Sullivan was born April,14 1866 in Massachusetts. Her parents were Thomas and Alice Sullivan. Also, she had a little brother JImmie. Her parents who were originally from Ireland, made there way to the U.S during the Great Famine. Anne was only 8 years old when her mother contracted the virus Tuberculosis, and later died. Her father, being heart broke by Alice's death, sent both of his children to live in Tewsbury at an Almshouse.
What makes a person influential? Influential people make positive changes for others, are leaders, and set good examples for people to follow. Helen Keller is considered one of the most influential people because even though she had a disability and had to learn to work through it, she later became determined to learn about the world and she wanted to help improve the lives for others. Helen Keller once said “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do” (Keller). For example, she decided to teach the blind to be courageous and to make their lives successful, diligent, and significant for others and for themselves.
Helen Keller, against all odds, became a mouthpiece for many causes in the early to mid-twentieth century. She advocated for causes such as building institutions for the blind, schools for the deaf, women’s suffrage and pacifism. When America was in the most desperate of times, her voice stood out. Helen Keller spoke at Carnegie Hall in New York raising her voice in protest of America’s decision to join the World War. The purpose of this paper will analyze the devices and methods Keller used in her speech to create a good ethos, pathos, and logos.
Of all the readings in module one Huckleberry Finn, written by Mark Twain, would be the closest relation to me, for numerous reasons. Huck was a very adventurous, and extremely knowledgeable young man, and he showed great courage and audacity. I relate most to Huck because I too like adventures with my friend, must constantly be doing something productive, have common sense, outdoor knowledge, and several other qualities he demonstrated.
Helen Keller may be the world's most famous supercrip. Very few people can claim to have "overcome" disability so thoroughly and spectacularly. A blind and deaf wild child at the age of 7, she became, by the time she published The Story of My Life at 22, one of Radcliffe's most successful and polished students, fluent in Latin, Greek, German, French and (not least) English--not to mention three versions of Braille (English, American, New York Point) and the manual alphabet in which her renowned teacher Anne Sullivan first communicated with her. But let me dispense with the scare quotes for a moment. Helen Keller is famous--and justly so--precisely because she did, in many respects, overcome the physical impairments of deafness and blindness, as well as the formidable social obstacles facing people with disabilities at the end of the nineteenth century. Her story retains its power to startle and inspire even now, just as Anne Sullivan's story remains among the most startling and inspiring tales in the history of pedagogy.
Just about anybody can be a good role model. One may ask what a good role model is, and how a good role model dif...
Helen Keller was born with the ability to hear and see, but at only nineteen months old, she contracted an illness that took that all away. She went on with her life and was a very successful woman; in fact, she became the first ever deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. This strong woman once said, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” This statement is very true in so many different ways. If you look around in today’s society you will see many celebrities and role models, all of whom the public look up to, who have gone through a trying experience at least one time in their lives. Both Oprah Winfrey and Robert Downey, Jr. are great examples of individuals who suffered through many trials and tribulations only to come out as stronger individuals.
Personal fulfillment has to do with achieving life’s goals which are important to an individual. The two authors, Helen Keller in The Story of my Life and Frederick Douglass’ in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave, share a similar goal to learn to read and write during a time in their life of extreme hardship. Both Keller and Douglass demonstrate the necessary attributes required to develop as individuals and progress in life. Their dedication and determination, their positive attitude and gratefulness along with their life experiences are what drove Douglass and Keller to achieve what no one could believe they were capable of due to their backgrounds.
The person that I see as my hero is my dad. He has always done everything for me. He sacrifices the things that he wants for the things
On January 5, 1916 Helen Keller gave the speech Strike Against War, calling for working class people to use the power of the strike to end to America’s involvement in World War I. Keller makes many valid points about the way war affects the working class of America; however, I disagree with how easily she suggests that the working class can rise to action, especially one as drastic as strike. The way that war is used to exploit has not improved since the World War I era.
Many people find someone in his/her life to look up to, a role model. There are many different kinds of role models; they can be singers, public speakers, a parent, or even a friend. Role models also are not determined by certain criteria. A role model can be a role model just because they are a leader or have a great talent. Oprah Winfrey is considered a role model to many individuals because of her tough childhood, wonderful charity work, her schools, and the true relationships with her fans. Oprah stands out among many people on her ability to feel others’ pain and help those people get through their troubling times.
My grandma is my role model because she has accomplished so much and been through so much in her life. She is a very beautiful person, but very stubborn in what she believes and wants. Its almost impossible to get her to change her mind. She is always telling me how proud she is of me and has pretty high expectations of me. My mom is also a role model for me because she had a rough childhood and after she started a family she went back to college she is still attending college now, she gives me motivation to never give up and reminds my of how good my life is
Another one is obviously because she is my mother, I respect her, and I love her to death. My other role model is Yvonne Strahovski, the actress from ‘Chuck’ because if you watched her in interviews and videos, you can see that she is humane, sweet, intelligent, fun, talented and a strong woman. She supports and gives money to charities such as St. Jude’s Hospital. She supports animal rights and she adopted a dog from an animal foundation. She is a great example of a good role model. I used to look up to Selena and I still do, I loved all her songs and she had a beautiful
Many of us have role models in our lives and to most people role models are athletes and movie stars, but to me a role model is much more. To me a role model is a person who has positively influenced someone in life, and is not a person filled with selfishness and greed. They help shape someone’s personality, and characteristics. They are people who someone can look up to for advice in a hard situation, and know that they will give those words of wisdom. They will never judge our past actions, instead only look to help because they really care. A role model is someone who we should never feel awkward talking to about our problems. A perfect role model for me is my mother. She is a wonderful human being. She’s smart, wise, ambitious, patient and such a loving person. There are no words that can describe my gratitude towards her, but through this essay I will describe some of her characteristics that makes her my role model.