Love Research Essay, Research Paper
Heroes are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, or anyone that touch
someone in a way that causes them to be viewed in highest of ways. A hero
can not
proclaim themselves as such and have it written. The title and position of
a hero is granted by the “others.” The people not doing the courageous acts
of saving lives, killing monsters, or replacing harmony are the basis of a
hero. The witnesses, the saved, and the commoners place the brand on a
hero.
The citizens of France proclaim Joan of Arc as their great military hero.
Philosophers have Socrates, Scientist have Einstein, and Artist have
DeVenchi.
These heroes also spread into the lives of others in unrelated fields, but
it is each person who must decide on their ownl. Many of these heroes are
glorified in literature, because they have done something that has touched
so many.
It is universal, all around the globe one can find information about
heroes. Some heroes are only a hero to one, maybe a Mother to a child or a
Professor
to a pupil. Countless of these heroes go unnoticed. Occasionally, however a
book is written about the influence of a mother or teacher and usually it
is
written by someone who is considered a hero in their own right. Being a
hero is the ultimate reward for man, it helps answer the question of why
one
exist and it allows for one to exist with immortality, through the words
and memories of others.
What is This Thing Called Love?
A wise man once said that love is a wonderful thing. Although this
statement leaves sparse room for argument, it does little to define what
love is beyond the
vague realm of wonderful. It is my duty as a devout romantic to embark upon
the seemingly difficult task of defining love by looking at the history,
explaining what love is
not, and examining the uses of love and the results of that usage.
(Origin and Causes)
The origin of the word is probably the most logical place to start. As
with many words in the English language, love is a derivative of the Latin
word
“causemajoraproblemus” which means “You’re miserable when you got it and
miserable when you don’t.” The word was created to explain the biological
phenomenon
that existed when certain individuals came into contact with each other and
either remained together or went about their lives separately. Regardless
of the outcome, the
relationship was usually characteristic of throat lumps, knotted stomaches,
weak knees, temporary loss of language, sweaty palms, dizzyness, sneezing,
and occasional
nausea. Belligerent insanity also resulted. History clearly illustrates
this. Can we ever forget the face that launched a thousand ships? Federally
expressing Van Gogh’s
ear? The construction of Le Tour Eiffel? All of these were results of love
and love lost.
(Negation)
Star-crossed lovers have stated that love is not hand nor foot nor any
part belonging to a man. Matrimonial ceremonies also claim that love is not
jealous or
boastful. Let it be stated hear that love also is not a gourmet dish, a
domesticated animal, or a latest trend. Love is not a strategic defense
mechanism nor the best kept
secret at the Pentagon. Love is not another seasoning to bottle and stick
on the dust-lined shelves of the spice rack. Love is not to be confused
with adhesive tape.
Instead, love is a great counterpart to late, evening thunder storms
on hot July nights. Love goes well with cold pizza on picnic blankets. Love
is cold, wet sand
between bare toes. Love is a capitalistic sell-all for novels, Top-40 pop
songs, summer movies, and greeting cards.
In its simplest terms, love is a four-letter word. Much like other
words of similar letter make up, when expressed it can evoke laughter,
pleasure, pain, anger, and
virtually any wave of reaction. Love also can be confused with feelings of
indigestion and gas. Houses have been built, burned, and banished because
of love.