2007-04-14 10:35:56 · 24 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
HI, This is kiran. Me and my shcool mates are reading the true confessions of charlotte doyle. I really dont get the story and stuff. I was reding with my class and I didnt get it. I'm sopposed to read chapter 2. Well, I thought you can help me. Can you tell me what happens in chapter 1 and two please.
Thanks, for reading.
sencerly,
kiran
2007-04-14 10:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
A doctor is defined by his job but only to a certain degree. He may also be an artist or a musician or just a movie buff. No man is truly defined by their job. I work in a factory making automobile parts, but I also paint, write poetry, play golf, I'm a husband and father, I'm a good son and brother, I train others how to do their job at work, I supervise when needed, I teach my children to play sports or write their name or tie their shoes, I go to the movies and treat my wife to a weekend away. Which of these defines me? I would say they all do and yet there are those who know me only for a few of these things. I am defined by all things and not one. Neither are you. Think about your life. Do you have a pet? Are you a student in school? Do you play sports or march in a band? How many things in your life define you? No one should be defined as one thing. Life is too rich and too diverse to acknowledge people by one specific thing. Yes, Picasso was an artist but was that all he was? to you and I he is defined by this but by those who knew him better he was so much more.
2007-04-14 17:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some people, their job DOES define them. And some people also define others by their employment positions. The competition in certain areas promotes 'classifying' folks into groups, e.g., managers, executives, worker bees, etc..Others use annual income as a qualifier in judging someone's success. I personally believe that people deserve congratulations and some measure of respect for having reached a certain level of achievement. But I also believe that some people, most people, who have not reached the highest positions or income layer deserve our respect and attention due to the effort they display in performing the tasks of their position - day-by-day, no complaints, constant high performance.
2007-04-14 17:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Pete W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You have heard of the saying that when you die what are you going to put on your grave stone, will it be, " I wish I had spent more time at work" or " I loved my family". Will those left say " here lies our son, brother, husband and father and he will be missed" or " the SOB cared more about his job then his family". I think the main thing that defines us all is how well we love.
2007-04-14 17:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by She Said 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! A person's job is just that--a job. Hopefully, the person enjoys the occupation chosen. If a person is unhappy with a particular job, I suggest finding something else that will not be demeaning. Hey, if you like to cook hamburgers--more power to you. Hobbies are a great way to awaken your deepest desires.
Personally, I'm a author/freelance writer (never-ending desires).
2007-04-14 17:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by RozPot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOULUTLEY!!!................... Not. Character is what defines a person. Being a Surgeon, or a Highschool History Teacher does not make you better than the other. It simply is what you do to achieve your goals. Character is what defines each person and therefore is a guide to becoming an ideal person at that.
2007-04-14 17:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kate b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wold say yes, because if you spend atleast eight hours a day doing something it will eventually have an impact on your life and the way you think. But really any experiences you have or decisions you make define you.
2007-04-14 17:40:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not even close. You can do any job in the world, and it depends on the person you are not what you do. You can be just as proud if your flipping burgers or a big time lawyer. Its whats inside you that makes you the person not the job. Respect yourself and be proud of whatever you do
2007-04-14 17:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by awickedlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be...I think what defines us is how we spend our time. If our only actions are at work, then that would be the thing that mainly defines us.
2007-04-14 17:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by gmoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but the way he performs his job helps define him.
2007-04-14 17:39:18 · answer #10 · answered by AL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can have a job as a ceo and be a nasty person. Your character say what you are. Honesty, the way you treat people, whats important in your life. To bad our politions aren't judged on that.
2007-04-14 17:40:30 · answer #11 · answered by thmsnbrgll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋