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SAT Essays By the DoMeister
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
Prompt:
"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value."
Thomas Paine
Assignment:
Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use personal examples or examples from your reading, observations, or, knowledge of subjects such as history, literature, science.)
"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value."
Thomas Paine
Assignment:
Do we value only what we struggle for? Plan your response, and then write an essay to explain your views on this issue. Be sure to support your position with specific points and examples. (You may use personal examples or examples from your reading, observations, or, knowledge of subjects such as history, literature, science.)
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
Title of Essay
"We Value Our Hard Slog"
View:
We learn to value things most for what we had to work for. If we were simply given an item, it would be more likely to be subject to abuse than if we had to work for it.
Example:
If simply given money, and being not the result of any work, we are more likely going to waste it on useless things we would not need, such as extra accessories, and articles of clothing. If one had to work hard for their money, they would have the incentive to spend it frugally and attain what they need and value. A person who had to work hard for an item would feel the satisfaction of their labors, and would keep it in their best effort to keep said item (possibly a car, house, clothing) in a good condition, thus valued.
"We Value Our Hard Slog"
View:
We learn to value things most for what we had to work for. If we were simply given an item, it would be more likely to be subject to abuse than if we had to work for it.
Example:
If simply given money, and being not the result of any work, we are more likely going to waste it on useless things we would not need, such as extra accessories, and articles of clothing. If one had to work hard for their money, they would have the incentive to spend it frugally and attain what they need and value. A person who had to work hard for an item would feel the satisfaction of their labors, and would keep it in their best effort to keep said item (possibly a car, house, clothing) in a good condition, thus valued.
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
As humans, how we value our possessions tend to be subjective towards several factors; one being the effort exerted to attain said item.
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Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
Is it always essential to tell the truth, or are there circumstances in which it is better to lie? Plan your response, and then write an essay..
^ I like this one.
^ I like this one.
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
The Good:
"The truth sets you free"
^ Common mantra amongst the religious
This is generally true, being that most tend to feel that a weight has lifted from their conscience after saying the truth.
The Bad:
Imagine if you're in the scenario that you are a criminal trying to evade the law and are questioned whether you were present at a possible crime scene. Of course, lying may not do the law justice, but would well remain in your favor.
Sometimes, lying needs to be used for personal gain
or
Used to comfort others
Scenario:
Being a doctor faced with the situation that a patient is evidently dying and must speak to the patient's family. You could tell the truth and watch their sorry faces weep for their loved one, or perhaps lie and give them a confidence boost. Either way has its pros and cons:
Truth:
Definite sadness
Lie:
Confidence
but
will be dashed when the family member dies, but who is to blame? There is also that "miracle chance" but shouldn't be relied upon and wouldn't be delved upon.
Gut feelings:
The truth is generally a good thing, but in some cases, lying should be done.
(To be continued)
"The truth sets you free"
^ Common mantra amongst the religious
This is generally true, being that most tend to feel that a weight has lifted from their conscience after saying the truth.
The Bad:
Imagine if you're in the scenario that you are a criminal trying to evade the law and are questioned whether you were present at a possible crime scene. Of course, lying may not do the law justice, but would well remain in your favor.
Sometimes, lying needs to be used for personal gain
or
Used to comfort others
Scenario:
Being a doctor faced with the situation that a patient is evidently dying and must speak to the patient's family. You could tell the truth and watch their sorry faces weep for their loved one, or perhaps lie and give them a confidence boost. Either way has its pros and cons:
Truth:
Definite sadness
Lie:
Confidence
but
will be dashed when the family member dies, but who is to blame? There is also that "miracle chance" but shouldn't be relied upon and wouldn't be delved upon.
Gut feelings:
The truth is generally a good thing, but in some cases, lying should be done.
(To be continued)
Alex DoMeister- Posts : 414
Join date : 2010-06-22
Location : Under your bed
Assignment:
Do we learn more from finding out that we have made mistakes or from our successful actions? Plan your response, and then write an essay...
Do we learn more from finding out that we have made mistakes or from our successful actions? Plan your response, and then write an essay...
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