I'm writing a english paper on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. (It's a awesome book!) and the assignment is a critical len essay... so i need to interpret this quote: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in movement of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” - Martin Luter King Jr.
Don't get me wrong, I understand the quote, but I don't know how to express them onto my paper. So help me out, in your own words... can you explain the quote? (WITHOUT USING THE WORDS IN THE QUOTE) :]
Much appreciation!
2007-11-20 09:36:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Anyone can look good when things are going easy for them. It's when things are tough or complicated that you learn what people are really made of.
2007-11-20 11:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In everyones life they come across drama that may have no obvious connection to themselves. There are two paths the one where they can close their eyes to the situation and stand outside. And there is the path where they can look see a solution and jump into the fire.It takes someone with that extra something to make an attempt at a difference. Because as we all know the path paved with good intentions does not always lead where we think it should. It takes a brave soul to stand up and be counted when most people just pass on by. Doing the right thing no matter what the cost is a lesson hard learned but in the concept of character it is so rewarding. I tend to ramble but maybe you can interpret were I am coming from.
2007-11-20 09:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by anecia777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the real self of someone is shown not in what someone WANTS to do, but when faced in an obstacle.
I'd discuss about the problems faced often and how they are different from problems that will be faced further on in life.
2007-11-20 09:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by xoxoAmeliaRose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what shows the real abilities of anyone is not how they live and face life in easy times, but how they face and conquer times of hardship, conflict and difficulty
2007-11-20 09:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by steven m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HATED to kill a mockingbird!!!
2007-11-20 09:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Matt H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋