Adin+Burwell

Adin

Assignment 1 A hero is not just a strong man or "the principal male character in a story" as the dictionary states. Joseph Campbell defines a real hero as "someone who dedicates their life to something bigger than themselves." A prime example of a hero is Nelson Mandela. Born Rolihlahla Mandela in 1918, Mandela was given the christian name Nelson by a primary school teacher in the small village of Qunu, South Africa. As a young man, Mandela began working with the anti-apartheid movement and for over 20 years engaged in peaceful protests against the minority ruling South African government. But in 1956, Mandela was arrested and charged with treason because of his political advocacy. In 1961 Mandela was again arrested for orchestrating a 3-day national workers strike, and sentenced to prison. Even after his imprisonment, Mandela continued speaking against apartheid and the South African government and in 1985 refused President P.W. Botha's offer to be released from prison in exchange for withdrawing his support for armed struggle against the government. After 27 years, Mandela was finally released from prison and instead of seeking revenge, Mandela worked toward peace and equal rights for all South Africans. In 1994, Mandela became the first democratically elected president in South Africa. He guaranteed minority and majority rights during his presidency. Mandela was a hero because he never stopped working for equal rights for all, and was a model for change everywhere.

Assignment 2

My perfect world would be on an island. It would look like the Turks and Caicos but would have fertile land. My world would be located in North America, but have a cool climate year round. The inhabitants would be made of my family and friends. My world would have a perfect mix of people and professions. The only “celebrities” would be the ones who provide the most service to the island, like the doctors and teachers. The island would be modern but eco friendly, and everything would be recycled. All the buildings will be made with sustainable products and solar energy. Everyone will drive electric cars and there will be no global warming. There would be all types of food like watermelon and bananas,also people of all races with no prejudice or racism. My world will have musical instruments for everyone and everyone will have the opportunity to be good at something. One of the most important things my world will have are medications - some that have not been discovered yet and others we have now like penicillin. http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/113893/East_Battery.jpg

Picture : [|__http://www.chahal.com/what-we-can-all-learn-from-nelson-mandela__] Info: [|__http://www.biography.com/people/nelson-mandela-9397017#prison-release-and-presidency__] [|__https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/biography__] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela#End_of_apartheid

Turks and Caicos Assignment 3

“Any present is a good present” once said a wise woman, but that may not be true. While many gifts look good at first sight, they can also have many negatives that one might not realize. My Dad gave me an ipad a couple months ago, and I was so excited that I set it up right away. Having the Ipad let me do my online school work, and record classes so that I would be able to review at home. Other than school related apps, I added social media and games. It was hard to realize that this ipad also exposed me to distracting games and social media apps that I hadn't had before. Another gift I received was a fuzzy light up snowball toy from my cousins. At first, It was really fun to play with and was a good workout. Soon, however, the snowball became dirty and could not light up anymore. Also, in the spring, it is odd to play with a snowball. Despite the downside of the presents I received, I still glad to have received them since it is the thought that counts. http://wondrouspics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ipad_2_1.jpg Assignment #4

The loss of innocence and happiness happened to me most recently about three years ago. I always knew Santa was fake, and do not celebrate Christmas. I never had anything to believe in like all the other kids, until I lost my first tooth. Once the tooth fairy came I was amazed and so excited. I could not wait to lose another tooth for her to come again. I soon bought fairy books and became obsessed. I could care less about Santa... the tooth fairy came year round! My world came crashing down when I was bragging about how the tooth fairy still visited me. My older sister got mad and told me the truth that she was fictional. I could not believe it. Soon I became sad and felt lied to and tricked. I realized that the world was harsh when kids laughed that I had still believed for so long. No longer was I comforted by the possibility of magical creatures. For me, the loss of innocence could have been worse, but I wish that sadness on no one.

http://i1.cpcache.com/product_zoom/1009674409/african_american_fairy_golf_balls.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460&padToSquare=true Assignment #5 [|**http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Waves_lajolla.jpg**] Assignment #6 Change is happening all over the world. One change today that seems small are those of butterflies. Butterflies start out small as caterpillars, just like cities start out as just land. Then they grow and build a cocoon, just like people move and start building cities. Soon the cocoon erupts into a beautiful butterfly. One can compare to the changes in butterflies, to those we see in the modern world as cities grow.No matter how significant, change is everywhere. http://wall4all.me/thumbs/animals/purple-butterfly-in-the-city-16868-480x320.jpg Assignment 8 Assesment Evaluaion
 * We were warned by the blue eyed son **
 * But loving thy neighbor was still rarely done **
 * Doom day is coming soon **
 * Before some will leave the womb **
 * People are corrupt and mean spirited **
 * God will start over with the good **
 * Those who were lost spiritually are now lost in the waves **
 * Alone, I sit and mourn but then the rainbow comes **
 * And now I know the corruption is done **
 * The story Baucis and Philemon illustrates the archetype of change. The two Gods Jupiter and Mercury decided to dress as poor wayfarers, to see how nice the people of Phrygia were. Walking to hundreds of huts and homes, no one would help the men.Finally the men came to a tiny hovel, where they were greeted and taken care of. The owners of the hovel wee and old man and woman named Baucis and Philemon. The old couple made sure the guests were comfortable. Soon the couple realized that the level of wine never went down, and stayed full. The gods finally explained what was happening and rewarded the couple. The gods transformed the little hut into a stately temple.This was a reward from the gods for being kind to them, when no one else in the country would. **
 * Assignment 7 **
 * Natures metamorphosis is shown with the change of seasons. My personal favorite season is Spring. Spring is when everything comes to life. Winter is over. Nature has woken from its long slumber. Flowers start to bloom, Trees get back their beautiful leaves. People start gardens, bees start buzzing. Spring is a beautiful time of year, and the most exotic **** to me of all the seasons. The coming of Spring gives students hope knowing school is almost over, and one just has to pull through the last of the school year. One can see the snow melt off the ground, and the buds sprout. The archetype of change and the human year are all over Spring. **
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 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Man the Mythmaker stories have taught me so many things. The stories are interesting yet teach you values. The archetype of the End of Childhood, was relatable. I realized that other students, and people from thousands of years ago experience the same things I do. The Changes really had great imagery that let me realize how much the world has changed over all the years. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The story with the most impact on me was Baucis and Philemon from the Flood archetype. This made me realize that you should always be nice because the “Gods” are always watching. Now I always try to be kind to all I meet, since you never know what impact you will have on them. **

Man the Mythmaker stories have taught me so many things. The stories are interesting yet teach you values. The archetype of the End of Childhood, was relatable. I realized that other students, and people from thousands of years ago experience the same things I do. The Changes really had great imagery that let me realize how much the world has changed over all the years. The story with the most impact on me was Baucis and Philemon from the Flood archetype. This made me realize that you should always be nice because the “Gods” are always watching. Now I always try to be kind to all I meet, since you never know what impact you will have on them.