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Over the decades and centuries many honorable people have come and gone. Their actions have shaped the world we know today. Examples of such people are Seikei, a fictional character but still an honorable one, Mother Teresa, and Ronald W. Reagan. Except for the fact that they are all virtuous these people are very different.

Throughout the book, The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn, by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler, Seikei is portrayed as a trustworthy and nobel person. In the beginning Seikei’s righteous behavior is shown as he frequently shows bravery despite his fears. This is exhibited when the youth speaks out against Lord Hakuseki, who claims that Michiko, a paper artisan’s daughter, has stolen his ruby. Seikei boldly faces the judge and explains that the young girl did not steal the ruby, but a jikininki who visited him in the night did. These actions are honorable because disagreeing with a daimyo and claiming to see ghosts are actions worthy of punishment, that the boy could have received for simply stating the truth. Another example, of Seikei’s bravery is when he goes into the tunnel where the thief may be hiding. This action is particularly noble because others would become cowardly when put in such a situation. Later in the story, Seikei is loyal and obedient to Judge Ooka. After the kabuki play, “The Forty-Seven Ronin”, the judge suggest Seikei pursue the actor who plays Oishi. Instead of abandoning the judge’s suggestion the young boy begins the search and risks his safety by going to the Floating World. The same traits are demonstrated when Seikei is told by the judge to “follow the correct path”, the boy does so despite being able to disobey the instructions. In the end, Seikei is proven as honorable as a samurai by his s...

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... no longer under a major threat. Back at home, Reagan served his country well by cutting taxes which drove new and existing businesses to thrive. Even the presidents to follow, such as Barack Obama, have acknowledged that the things Reagan did were truly remarkable. Obama stated that Reagan had put the country on a different path which altogether improved it. All of his work and actions proved him an honorable person because he protected and improved the people and places around him. As a result Reagan is truly a man of rightful honor.

In conclusion, the forementioned people have shown and proved themselves honorable through their actions, choices, and words. Even though, their accomplishments have varied they all are highly acclaimed people. Seikei, Mother Teresa, and Ronald Reagan all have different cultures and ideas, yet they all are honorable and respectable.