Simon Bolivar was a man who inspired a nation to believe in freedom and equality, he animated loyalty and resentment. Various Spanish Americans desired for him to become their dictator, but some marked him as a traitor. Following his death, Simon Bolivar story ends with an elevation of him to divine status. The key issue with his divine status is the knowledge and thought of him in The continent of America. Simon Bolivar was seen for many numbers of Spanish Americans as their National Hero. However the concern is for the other half of the continent, 'Americans don't know enough about Latin American history, and if you don’t know the history, you don’t know the people, and the characters, and their fears and their hopes.' Very view American
In the Lilies of the Field by William E. Barrett, Homer and Mother Maria both display straightforward, hardworking, and stubborn character traits. Firstly, Homer and Mother Maria both display a straightforward personality by being brutally honest about their opinions. For example, when Mother Maria asks Homer to build a chapel, Homer speaks his mind by telling her he does not want to build it. Mother Maria shows her straightforward behavior during Homer’s stay at the convent. One morning, when Homer sleeps in late, Mother to becomes extremely upset and is not afraid to show how she feels about him. Secondly, both Homer and Mother Maria display a hardworking spirit. Homer is a hardworking man because after finally agreeing to build the chapel,
The nineteenth century introduced several great leaders into this world, many recognized by historians today. These men, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and others, have all been honored and commemorated for their contributions. One such leader, José Martí, continues to remain anonymous outside the Hispanic community, and hidden in the shadows cast by these men. His name does not appear in the history books or on the tongues of many proud Americans, for he was neither a citizen of America nor an American hero.
When Bolívar reached Huánuco, he needed to climb the summit of Cerro de Pasco to reunite with the other Spaniards on the other side of the summit. It was a very difficult path to take; it was fourteen thousand feet above sea level and the thin air was difficult to breathe. For over six months, Bolívar’s troops made their way through the rough land, creating paths and trying to find the easiest routes to take in order to make it through. As Bolívar’s army made continued traveling across the difficult land, it became impossible to avoid the discomforts of the land. “At times, the pathways along precipices were so narrow that they admitted only one person at a time; often, soldiers were overcome by debilitating bouts of altitude sickness, sun poisoning, radiation. A march through a stinging snowstorm could cause temporary blindness; a slipper path could send a soldier into a chasm” (Arana, p. 622). Throughout the harsh conditions of the road to independence, Bolívar along with his troops persevered the entire time. They endured and persisted until the job was done and they were able to reach their destination. The entire reason they all thought the dangerous conditions were worth enduring was because they knew the importance of independence. The demand for independence occurs when a large group of people feel discriminated by their governing body. Bolívar’s goal for the revolution was to take “…total control of the army and government, the freedom to grow and sell tobacco, elimination of the sales tax, free trade with foreign powers, the end of gold and silver exports, the freedom to establish an army, absolute equality between people of all colors, eradication of the Indian tribute, and the abolition of slavery” (Arana, p. 87). Bolívar wanted independence and freedom from the Spanish; he wanted freedom from the colonial power. With
Chavez was greatly supported the idea of equality the he “gained national stature as a labor union spokesman” with all the action he would take not only in his community but others as well. He was such an influential person that the people of the US Senate offered him to” have a testimony during an US Senate subcommittee hearing” . While he is there he lets the people know how these migrant farm workers are being treated and what people are able to do to help. His actions that he took changed US History by letting the people know what and how the migrant workers are treated.
... gain to Spain. He also viewed the Americans that were under the Spanish rule as serfs. Serfs are classified as a member of the lowest feudal class with a status so low that it makes it harder to gain freedom. Bolivar does not agree with absolutism which he feels is another form of slavery. His idea of governance for Latin America is one that is “organized as a great republic”, but he sees this as impossible. Bolivar expresses that it would be nice to have “an august assembly of representatives of republics, kingdoms, and empires to deliberate upon high interest of peace and war with the nations of the other three-quarters of the globe. This type of organization may come to pass in some happier period of our regeneration” (413).
...trong disbelief that Latin America could achieve independence. In depth on how spain had created such restriction on Latin America, and they created a boundary. “More than anyone, I desire to see America fashioned into the greatest nation in the world, greatest not so much by virtue of her area and wealth as by freedom and glory” (Bolivar 202). Bolivar had good intentions for Latin America because he had wanted them to achieve independence. When Bolivar said, “freedom and glory” he is explaining that he wanted the Latin Americans to gain freedom. This is why, he was slightly a champion because although he thought they couldn’t move on into their own democracy he still had a view that the impossible could be done. Therefore, to some extent he was a champion for wanting having a view that they could achieve independence, which shows his outlook on the Latin Americans.
The Chosen by Chaim Potok is a phenomenal novel about two Jewish boys who live in two very discrepant worlds because of the impressions of their fathers.The Hasidic Rabbi, Reb Saunders wants his son, Danny Saunders, to perdure the family legacy and become a Rabbi. Mr. Malter, Reuven’s father, is an Orthodox Jew who is easy going about what he wants his son to do. Throughout the book, both Reuven and Danny face problems and sufferings that helped them both to become stronger and get through the hard times they faced.
Written by Randolph B. Campbell and edited by Mark C. Carnes, Sam Houston and the American Southwest tells the story of the life of Sam Houston. Sam Houston, born in 1793 in Tennessee, was a soldier, lawyer, and also one of the founding fathers of the state of Texas. This biography of Sam Houston goes on to describe the life of Sam Houston in topics such as presidential elections he ran in, wars he has fought, friends and rivals of Houston, his personal life, marriages, wins, defeats, and changes he brought upon the United States of America. Sam Houston was liked by the majority of people, he looked up to Andrew Jackson who was his general when Sam Houston joined the army in his 20’s. This book goes into depth to portray to the reader of the type of person Sam Houston was including his strengths, weaknesses, and the fact that he was an alcoholic and despite all that, he was a very intelligent and noble man of U.S. history as we now know.
Adams, Jerome R. Liberators and Patriots of Latin America. Jefferson, NC and London: McFarland & Company Inc., Publishers, 1991. Print.
Chavez is one of the greatest Civil Rights activists of times. As a child he watched workers be mistreated and misused. He follows King and Gandhi’s principles of nonviolence and lives by their standards. He also believes that the highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of
In the novel Lord of the Flies, the character Simon acts christ like in many ways. There is always reassuring and positive glow radiating from him wherever he goes. He is always calming down the littluns and making them feel safe when things are hectic on the island. He is so wise and mature and handles situations in the best possible way at all times. He is always acting calm and insightful in the worst situations, and above all, he doesn’t go around killing things like a crazed lunatic as the other boys on the island do. He is level headed and wise with great leading skills just like christ had. He was also a leader. All of the boys loved him and looked up to him because he was so understanding and reassuring. If I was in the boys’ position, I would be looking up to Simon too, considering that all of the other boys turned into crazed maniacs, thieving, lying, and killing for no apparent reason other than to feel accomplished and satisfied with themselves.
Benny B. is a very energetic young boy. He is a strong person that shows great prowess. Sadly he has polio and he is forced to be in a wheelchair, but he doesn't let that stop him. He straps on his crash helmet and goes as fast as he can in his wheelchair. Benny always pressures himself to do better.Benny B. is also brave, independent, determined, and excitable.
His effective descriptions of his struggles in life contribute to the emotional tone of compassion, “I grew up here. This is my home. Yet even though I think of myself as an American and consider America my country, my country doesn’t think of me as one of its own” (Vargas) and excite in the reader his kind nature and convince the reader to accept and understand him well, as he says, “I convinced myself that if I worked enough, if I achieved enough, I would be rewarded with citizenship. I felt I could earn it” (Vargas). All of his words are very strong that can win the reader’s,
Meyers Leonard, an NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers, helped his team beat the Memphis Grizzlies by scoring 13 points and collecting 13 rebounds in one game, but he would have given it all back to have overcome Alzheimer’s and the effect it has had on his family. In a recent visit to watch Meyers play live, he and his grandmother Rita Douma sat down to talk with Lesley Yanak, Director of Marketing for Koelsch Senior Communities and Chrissy Hall, Executive Director of Silver Creek Inn Memory Care Community in Mesa Arizona, about the disease that took the life of his grandfather Butch in January 2016.
Noah is the one of the main characters of The Notebook. He is the hero of this novel. Noah represents true love and true loyalty. In a way, The Notebook is similar to every modern day romance movie, and Noah represents the “dream man” that all the girls always imagine of having. The characters in movies are used to symbolize ideas, and in this novel, Noah represents true, faithful, committed love. Noah remains loyal to Allie even in the situation where he is unsure whether they will ever meet again or not.