Heroes Out of Opression - 2027 Words

Heroes Out of Oppression â€Å"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny† (King) Martin Luther King speaking these infamous words is only a small portion that reveals the inspirational nature that allowed him to overcome racism. Oppression whether it is for race, gender, sexuality is still a â€Å" series of unfortunate events† that occurs in our world every single day. The ground that America was built on was based on equal rights for all, yet 200 years later injustice not only exists but thrives. However, if nobody overcame oppression what would our world look like without those heroes and leaders?. In Letter from Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther king is depicted as a man who was able to fight for his people and his freedom even after all the horrific encounters with racism he had to witness. In Sherman’s Alexei’s, â€Å"What you Pawn I will Redeem†, Jackson Jackson, even after left homeless and alone, fought to get his grandmothers regalia back. Dana Johnson’s Melvin from â€Å"Melvin in the 6th grade†, lived through bullying and violence but was still able to remain a hero in Avery’s eyes. What made those people so amazing? Is it there charm, wit, perseverance? Leaders become influential when other people strive to have those same heroic qualities. A true hero is an ordinary person who exemplifies forgiveness, passion and empathy which allow them to overcome an oppressive situation andShow MoreRelatedCeltic Mythology and Folklore1235 Words   |  5 Pageswas polythestic as well as animistic with various gods and deities dedicated to the various parts of the natural world. Over the colossally extensive period of the ancient Celtic relgion there have copious amounts of tales and stories about ancient heroes, gods, wars and battles, kings, and other creatures and beings. For this reason modern historians break down Celtic mytholo gy into four major cycles being, the Mythological Cycle, Ulster Cycle, Fenian Cycle and finally the Cycles of the Kings.