heroes and villains
Heroes and Villains throughout history that have defined their industries and workflow as we know it today. Those we look up to, and those we learn mistakes from.
On the Road to Becoming the Rose-Petald Warrior
This assignment I have set myself has many layers to the purpose or why of doing it. This idea came to me during my Masters course and alos, the desire to overhaul my life. As a lover of action, comic and blockbuster films, and the lack of relatable women action heroes, I wondered if I could do and prove that an average, working class woman like myself could become a hero. Of course, there is more to being a hero than looking the part and no longer having self-destructive tendencies, but I think ultimately the goal was to building the strongest self-respect and confidence, and authenticity that in when I campaign an defend for feminist and human rights, their attempt to discredit and destroy my character, which is the main and common weapon of the patriarchal and capitalist system, that my mental health is so resilient I will cheesily reply in the wise words of Captain America, "I can do this all day."
By Holly Louise4 years ago in Journal
The flaws of the hometown Hero
My dearest Zachary, It should come as no surprise, since real life heroes all come with their own unique flaws, that you should have them as well. But blinking dewy eyed like a fawn just birthed and setting her sights upon the world for the first time, her mother licking the remnants of battle from this babe’s fuzzy head, such is the atmosphere of safety that envelops me as I melt into your presence for the first time.
By Tiffiny Chine4 years ago in Journal
An Open Letter to the Volunteer Firefighters of Plymouth, Maine
Many people in the community sleep peacefully in their beds at night, never knowing the commitment made by volunteer firefighters. They brave the hazards of burning buildings to ensure no loss of life (human or animal) whenever possible—often at the expense of their own lives. For this, they receive no financial compensation.
By Stephen Dalton4 years ago in Journal
Hasalaka Gamini, a legend of eternal heroism
We are frequently reminded of this brave character whenever we hear the neighborhood 'Hasalaka' in Kandy. 'Sithunada sithuwada weeraya hasalaka......' is a popular Sinhala song written for him and sung by a Sri Lankan vocalist. Hasalaka Gamini Kularatne, on the other hand, requires no introduction because we all know who he is.
By chamila j.herath4 years ago in Journal
A little unsteady.
When I was 18 I left high school to become an early childhood teacher. I worked hard and completed my Cert 3 and Diploma hoping to become the best friend and educator to all the beautiful little children that came through the centre but I was so very wrong.
By Summer Rayne4 years ago in Journal
A story to my hero, the villain.
A letter to my ex-stepfather, my hero. I haven’t seen you now since I was 19, it doesn’t bother me, but I still dream of you in that same house I grew up in. It’s like I visit the same prison and dark energy every time I dream of you.
By Irony Stevens4 years ago in Journal
