Ignatius Of Loyola Essay

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Greatness is nothing more than a vague idea with the understanding that someone has achieved a level of success, admiration, or inspiration that has significances upon our ideas and values. The issue with greatness is it can be misleading and applied to people and situations that when looked back upon or seen from a different light are not elements we want to see mixed in with the development of these ideas or values. Ignatius of Loyola has these characterizes where when viewed as parts and sections it presents itself with concepts that would appear to be of greatness, but truly strengths of guise revealed to be mere illusions and nonsensical strengths and characteristics.
It is important to consider the differences between the sixteenth century and the twenty-first century, but for all intensive purposes the definition and understanding have not changed in the broad-spectrum. The changes that have arisen are process of how the defining is understood, allowing a better analysis to compare and consider. The twenty-first century also allows us to look back at situations without placing ourselves in them and having to undergo the struggles or difficulties of the sixteenth century.
With evaluating Ignatius of Loyola lacks having many strengths with the utmost good intentions for success and the greater good of the people around him. The start of is struggle for greatness is the flaw to want a “great name” (Ignatius, Autobiography I, 20) versus the want of greatness for the people around him. This stray can be demonstrated from the start in his military life as he sought the “enthralled by the vanities of the world” (Ignatius, Autobiography I, 20) and glory by risking the lives of others at the citadel of Pampeluna. When looking at hi...

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... Peter Canisius”432). Which is interesting because these words written by Ignatius are to go against the Protestants but also describe the same actions Ignatius is doing himself. These words describe the false greatness of character upon himself.
Where credit is due to Ignatius is his dedication to keep going which is ultimately his best characteristic. Though gravely injured, considered to be a spy, and can’t afford food or travels; yet he keeps moving forward to reach his goal. This determination is the core of Ignatius, but ultimately it’s only one degree and as looking at the picture of a whole his determination seems to be drawn from the individualistic flaws more than drive to bring others around him up to greatness. Which is the foundation of this mistaken greatness from my standpoint, if a “great name” is sought for personal gain it will never be achieved.

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