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The definition of integrity according to Webster's Dictionary is, "a
rigid adherence to a code of behavior." There are though many ways to look at a
persons integrity. A person with integrity possesses many qualities. Three of
these qualities are honesty, the ability to follow a moral code, and loyalty to
yourself and your beliefs.
In The Crucible, a prime example of a person with integrity is Elizabeth
Proctor. Elizabeth shows her personal purity when she refuses to persuade her
husband to confess to crimes of witchcraft. She refuses because she believes
that he is good now in God's light. God, to her, will show her the right way,
and she believes that by following God's moral code she will be right and just.
John Proctor, Elizabeth's husband, also shows his integrity when he refuses to
confess to crimes of witchcraft. Even though confessing would save his life, he
won't confess to a crime he didn't commit. He knows that being dishonest isn't
being loyal to his beliefs.
In The Crucible, an example of not possessing integrity is also shown.
Danforth, is the prime example of having no loyalty towards himselfor his
beliefs. Danforth, is the Deputy Governor who convicts the citizens of being
witches. When Danforth is asked to pardon the accused, he refuses saying that
he can't because twelve have already hung for the same crime, and he refuses
to let asnyone off. Even though he knows what is right and that they are
innocent he won't because it would ruin the integrity of the court, and his own
recitude.
Indictment: The McMartin Trial, also has many characters who posses a
great sense of integrity. For instance the McMartin family sticks together even
when they are being accused of the horrible crime of child molestation. They
also will not confess to the crime because they know they are innocent and that
it wouldn't be right to say that they were guilty. The McMartin's also never
give up hope in the rest of the world. They never lose faith in their belief in
that truth will always prevail. They keep their uprightness, through everything
never giving up and always keeping the faith that if they are loyal to their
beliefs in God everything will work out in the end.
Fox Moulder, the main character from the TV show the X-Files has a sense
of integrity, in that he always does what he believes is right, and what he
feels is the truth. No matter what happens in his life he always believes that
his sister was abducted by aliens, even though the popular belief is that aliens
She was helping with student testing at Jackson Middle School located in Jackson, South Carolina when she first heard of the attacks on the Twin Towers. Her first reaction was disbelief. She said "she had never seen such horrible acts against our country in her lifetime." She did not know anyone personally that died or was injured on 9/11. She said, "you didn't have to know a person to feel the same sadness and loss that everyone else in our country felt on that day." She has since forgiven the terrorist that attacked our country and feels that the events of 9/11 have made us all more aware of what terrorist are and what terrorism is. She turns to her bible to find comfort in dealing with the events of
life, and acting upon his responsibilities in order to follow with his heart, instead of with
“Father of mercy, ‘ twas Thy gracious hand Brought me in safety from those dark adobes” (363) explains that God is the “Father of mercy” who freed her from the hardships in Africa. She is very passionate about God and she even praises that he is her savior as he is to all humankind. In line ten, “ Still more, ye sons of science ye receive The blissful news by messengers from Heav’n, How Jesus blood for your redemption flows.(363)” In these lines I feel the passion in her for education and how she says that without Jesus and without what he did for us humans, we would not have the education we are able to have today. He died on the cross for us and with that he gave us freedom and the freedom for education. She also uses biblical imagery here to show us the what Jesus did for us.
wants them to. Basically he is the type of guy who takes advantage of his job
to be seen as a fraud and a liar, he will not confess to the court,
that it is all right to cry even though he has never seen his father
The grandmother’s views good/bad was based on how she was raised. Her family was good because they were white, attended church and believed in Jesus Christ. Understanding the true concept of Christianity is another story. During her final moments of life, this grandmother had doubts about her faith (O’Connor 1203).
Integrity to me is another characteristic trait that most heroes should have because to me that characteristic trait is one of the traits that makes a hero. Integrity means to have adherence to other people’s morals and your own moral value of things. To be a hero you
6) Integrity- Do what is right at all times, even when no one is watching.
Integrity is an idea that has been discussed by individuals with a verbal acuity far beyond anything I could ever hope for. With that in mind, I will not delve deeply or poetically into what integrity is or should mean. However, I will simplify the meaning of integrity; at the core, integrity boils down to doing what is right even if nobody is watching. See a piece of trash on the ground and nobody is around...pick it up. Driving down the road with no cops in sight...drive the speed limit. Arrive at a tollbooth and no attendant is working…pay the toll. An applicant is not readily available to sign a form for enlistment…track them down and ensure they sign it. I could write examples until infinity becomes paltry in comparison, yet I am sure I have made my point clearly; the greater good must be upheld regardless of who is there to ensure it is happening. It seems obvious that integrity should be a trait every individual is hardwired with from birth. However, integrity is a thankless trait; nobody is around after all. An individual cannot expect someone to clap, to smile, to thank them, to do anything actually. By definition, integrity should be something that is followed through with simply because an individual wishes to do what is correct, not because they expect accolades of any sort.
believes in Christ; however Vianne is not the least bit afraid of showing her very
Dobel (1999), reports integrity is a balance between personal moral commitments and capacities, obligation of office and political judiciousness. The person has the ability to use a self-conscious reflection, honesty and avoids
understanding that they must possess the willingness to be strong emotionally and have a strong faith in the Lord. When you step into the realm
He knows that a faithful family is what keeps the world going in a better direction, and for a better influence.
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