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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Who we are...
Why would people want to change who they are? (Think about Pip's situation) What factors create character, values, and personality? Let's limit our responses to about 100-200 words.
People might want to change who they are because of people pressuring them to want to, like with Pip and Estella. Even though Estella didn't come right out and say that Pip should change, she put down who he was.
Factors that create personality and values and character are things like how you are brought up, where you live, and your friends. If you've got buddies who bash on you 24-7, then you probably aren't too happy.
Another thought, someone might want to change who they are because of certain strange characteristics, like wanting to be the first person to post on their English class blog.
Well I believe that there are many reasons why people would like to change who the are. For example with Pip after being insulted various times by Estella became more embarrassed by his appearance and by his lack of knowledge. Factors that might influence a person's character, values, and personality could be anywhere from the people they are around to the books they read.
I think that people might want to change who they are because they are embarrassed about who they are. also because they might want to impress someone.
Some people might want to change because they are unhappy with the person they are, and they feel as if they need to change to be someone else. Factors that create character, values, and personality are your family and friends. Also, your interest and enviroment creates all of the above.
People might want to change who they are to fit in or because they have low self esteem. They might think that they are "nerdy" or "uncool" so they change who they are.
Some factors that might create those things are their family, friends, environment, customs, etc. etc.
YEAH I ACTUALLY REMEMBERED TO POST!!! WOOP-DEE-DOO!!!
I believe that people try to change who they are because they want others to like them. People aren't likely to change for someone that they don't want to like them.
Pip is attempting to change for Estella because he is being insulted by her. He's trying to prove that he can be uncommon.
The main factor that affects character values, and personality is who you surround yourself. Not just yourself, but your family as well. Most people who are bitter, have gotten that way because of divorce, or some other tragedy. Yet happy people, are the way they are because they were brought up in a loving home.
Pip had never thought of himself as common before Estella told him so. Being in a different environment made him realize what he was.
I agree with Mary Kate. She makes a good point. Not only do people want to make people like them, but they also can be pressured into it. That's when peer pressure can get bad. And I think a lot of people may be experiencing that sort of thing right now with their friends.
Some people change who they are to make others happy. Sometimes it happens in relationships when some people want there partner to be skinnier or gain some weight or stop eating so much.
Some factors that create character,values, and personality are depended on wether they were treated like Andy is (just kidding Andy... if you get on tonight)or if people are treating you unfairly. Also if you get your butt kicked every five seconds then you could turn into a wimp(Andy).
you shouldn't make sun of Andy just because he doesn't have enough brain power to toast a crouton, and yes Mary Kate I answered in one sentence, so what i don't like sentences.
Yeah so I am going to agree with Mary Kate here and say that people might want to change because of other people. Pip and Estella is one example, as is Pip and Mrs. Joe or Joe and Mrs. Joe.(Thats alotta Joe's) Mrs. Joe constantly is ragging both of them, making sure they get an earful over the tiniest little things. You can see how Joe is affected deeply, as he cowers in fear that Mrs. Joe might blow a gasket.
Factors that create your personality might be your enviornment that you were brought up in, how comforting your sorroundings are, and who influences you. I know that if your brought up in the hood, around that enviornment, not to stereotype here, but your most likely not going to become the next CEO of Geico.
Some people change because they have to. When people moved from war or something like that to a new country, they might change to start a new life. This could be to totally forget the past problems. I also agree with all of with the idea people change because of other people.
people would want to change who they are to seem cool to others. to get someones attention or to win over someone. Pip will gradualtly change then most likly win estella.
CHristine nice words ( and big ). But christine you didnt beat marykate i coulndt my parents started yelling at me but. Good job andy for posting but your still vexing! yeah i bet he wont get that and make the TOP 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People would want to change who they are for many reasons. Like wanting to fit in, wanting people to like them, or being pressured to be someone they're not.
Pip did not want to change until he felt he needed to fit in and wanted to be liked by Estella and not just thought of as common.
The factors that create character and values are like how you're raised and what kind of environment you are disciplined and raised in. How your brought up affects what kind of person you are. Personality is created by who you are surrounded by, what interests you and your friends/family.
People would want to change who they are because they're not happy with who they are. Especially when someone tells that person that they don't like them for who they are. Even if that person is good or bad they can still feel guilty about who they are.
For example, if a person doesn't have a lot of schooling or money other people may look down on them and make that person feel ashamed. Also, if someone was beaten and abused, because of that they might not feel like a real person. They might even get the abusive behaivor and be looked down on in society. It's really tradgic and awful to hear.
Character, values, and personality are always affected by everyday situations and people. It just depends how you were raised and what right and wrong things you were taught. Also, I think religion plays role too. If you have beliefs and ground rules in life set I think you'll do pretty fine in life!
There are many reasons people want to change who they are. One reason may be other people. If the people you care about don't approve of who you are then that could cause you to change yourself, for better or even for worse. Some factors that create character, values, and personality could be your home life,the people your exposed to( seems to be a common answer )or even the media !
I think if someone wants to change who they are its because they don't think their enough, or they feel like they have to be like everyone else in the group. People even change because of what someone thinks about them, like what Pip does.
I think how you carry yourself, your morales, how you were raised, how independent you are, and how sensitive you are, are just some of the factors that create and affect your character, values, and personality. I'd say some more, but Mrs. Hennessy but a limit on how many words. ~Sammy~
I believe that a person might not want to change who they are because they don't feel good enough about themselves. They want to be different, whether it's because of someone else, or just themselves, so they try to change.
I think that our character, values, and personality are influenced mostly by our friends and family. Who we surround ourselves has a big impact on how we act, and what we think is right. The media also plays an important role in our society today. All of these things that we see or hear is that we should be a certain way, that we should change to be their idea of "the perfect person". Their ideals are, skinny and beautiful, and that's all I can see. I think that to be happy is not to conform yourself to these values, but to live and love life. Be healthy and happy, and don't worry about what everyone else thinks.
I agree with what Alyson says when she talks about how Pip didn't think of himself as common until Estella pointed it out. I agree that because he was placed in a different environment, he felt like an outcast, and he wanted to change. I believe that a lot of people feel that way at different times, such as going to a new school, joining a different sports team, or trying a new activity. We are all placed in that situation at one time or another, and we all deal with it in different ways, but we should just be ourselves, not try to make ourselves into what we think they want us to be.
We would change who we are because we want to be accepted by those who we care about. Also, the factors are the people that raise you, live around you, teach you and befriend you create you personality, etc.
I just wanted to rub it in Mary Kate's face that I blogged first today, on wednesday the 11th of february. It seems like the last time I post, no one else posts. So, mary kate, I am going to try to always be the last one to blog on a page.
Now that I look at it, most of my adjectives had nothing to do with the problem, they're just big and evil sounding. Maybe my computer isn't apocalyptic...
I'm just going to settle the dispute between an angry little girl and her computer. You don't like the computer you say? Well, fine, the computer doesn't like YOU. I'm sorry it had to come to that. I like my computers because without computers, I wouldn't be able to have a playstation that plays fun games. I also wouldn't have a scoreboard at basketball games, but who cares about those, the people operating them are complete idiots.
I've got a new one for the "Shoot for the moon" thing, and it is this, "Who shoots at the moon?! I shoot at Andy because his big mouth is impossible to miss."
Oh! I just realized there was another blog to post on. Sorry I must have forgotten!
I agree with Mary Kate in that peer pressure definitely forces people to change. I've noticed, especially in teenagers, that the desire to assimilate becomes the driving force of life. Sometimes the changes can be for the betterment of the person, such as when friends convince each other to study. I know that it is much easier to sit down and study if your friends are going to think badly of you if you come in the next day without it done. It also helps if you know that others are depending on you to pull through.
Other times, however, peer pressure can be a negative force, sometimes in the obvious ways, such as drugs, alcohol, etc., but sometimes they are more subtle. Sometimes people lose themselves while trying to be like the crowd, liking the same music, doing the same activities and clubs etc.
I'm so sorry I'll check the blog more often from now on, and I'm kind of embarrassed that even Andy posted before me. Oh well, I tried to keep my answer pretty short and its almost ten so I'm going to sleep now I really hope this makes sense in the morning!
A person would want to change who they are i think for only one perpose and that would be just to impress somebody. You would do that just so that you could be accepted by someone that you want to be with. You would also change who you are because you think that you are not good enough for a person or just because a person doesnt like how you really are so you change how you act. Factors that create character, values ,and personality really just depend on your attitude. If you act a certain way different people are goin to have different opinions of you and that is why your going to want to change
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People might want to change who they are because of people pressuring them to want to, like with Pip and Estella. Even though Estella didn't come right out and say that Pip should change, she put down who he was.
Factors that create personality and values and character are things like how you are brought up, where you live, and your friends. If you've got buddies who bash on you 24-7, then you probably aren't too happy.
EEEEE!!!! Yay, I'm first!
Another thought, someone might want to change who they are because of certain strange characteristics, like wanting to be the first person to post on their English class blog.
Well I believe that there are many reasons why people would like to change who the are. For example with Pip after being insulted various times by Estella became more embarrassed by his appearance and by his lack of knowledge. Factors that might influence a person's character, values, and personality could be anywhere from the people they are around to the books they read.
I think that people might want to change who they are because they are embarrassed about who they are. also because they might want to impress someone.
Some people might want to change because they are unhappy with the person they are, and they feel as if they need to change to be someone else.
Factors that create character, values, and personality are your family and friends. Also, your interest and enviroment creates all of the above.
Nice one-sentence answer Christine. :)
Hey look! It's a smiley face!! You know, to imply that I am joking!
Sorry, in case you can't tell, I'm not a big texter or textee, or texerator, or whatever.
Think Andy will post?
Mary Kate,
We are not trying for the top ten here!
People might want to change who they are to fit in or because they have low self esteem. They might think that they are "nerdy" or "uncool" so they change who they are.
Some factors that might create those things are their family, friends, environment, customs, etc. etc.
YEAH I ACTUALLY REMEMBERED TO POST!!! WOOP-DEE-DOO!!!
Let's just hope I can remember my password.
I believe that people try to change who they are because they want others to like them. People aren't likely to change for someone that they don't want to like them.
Pip is attempting to change for Estella because he is being insulted by her. He's trying to prove that he can be uncommon.
The main factor that affects character values, and personality is who you surround yourself. Not just yourself, but your family as well. Most people who are bitter, have gotten that way because of divorce, or some other tragedy. Yet happy people, are the way they are because they were brought up in a loving home.
Pip had never thought of himself as common before Estella told him so. Being in a different environment made him realize what he was.
Hey Jacob! I beat you to the post!!! HA! So stop undermining me! >=(
I agree with Mary Kate. She makes a good point. Not only do people want to make people like them, but they also can be pressured into it. That's when peer pressure can get bad. And I think a lot of people may be experiencing that sort of thing right now with their friends.
Oh, and good job Andy!Haha!
Some people change who they are to make others happy. Sometimes it happens in relationships when some people want there partner to be skinnier or gain some weight or stop eating so much.
Some factors that create character,values, and personality are depended on wether they were treated like Andy is (just kidding Andy... if you get on tonight)or if people are treating you unfairly. Also if you get your butt kicked every five seconds then you could turn into a wimp(Andy).
you shouldn't make sun of Andy just because he doesn't have enough brain power to toast a crouton, and yes Mary Kate I answered in one sentence, so what i don't like sentences.
Yeah so I am going to agree with Mary Kate here and say that people might want to change because of other people. Pip and Estella is one example, as is Pip and Mrs. Joe or Joe and Mrs. Joe.(Thats alotta Joe's) Mrs. Joe constantly is ragging both of them, making sure they get an earful over the tiniest little things. You can see how Joe is affected deeply, as he cowers in fear that Mrs. Joe might blow a gasket.
Factors that create your personality might be your enviornment that you were brought up in, how comforting your sorroundings are, and who influences you. I know that if your brought up in the hood, around that enviornment, not to stereotype here, but your most likely not going to become the next CEO of Geico.
Christine, I'm pretty sure that croutons are already toasted and am i allowed to leave that sweet picture of Lebron up as my pic?
Haha Mrs. Hennessy, do you have the power to delete peoples blogs?
Some people change because they have to. When people moved from war or something like that to a new country, they might change to start a new life. This could be to totally forget the past problems. I also agree with all of with the idea people change because of other people.
ok since croutons are already toasted i guess. Andy is Electroencephalographically challenged. is that any better
people would want to change who they are to seem cool to others. to get someones attention or to win over someone. Pip will gradualtly change then most likly win estella.
CHristine nice words ( and big ). But christine you didnt beat marykate i coulndt my parents started yelling at me but. Good job andy for posting but your still vexing! yeah i bet he wont get that and make the TOP 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People would want to change who they are for many reasons. Like wanting to fit in, wanting people to like them, or being pressured to be someone they're not.
Pip did not want to change until he felt he needed to fit in and wanted to be liked by Estella and not just thought of as common.
The factors that create character and values are like how you're raised and what kind of environment you are disciplined and raised in. How your brought up affects what kind of person you are.
Personality is created by who you are surrounded by, what interests you and your friends/family.
Andy's angry smiley face is cooler than mine :(
Can smiley faces want to change who they are?
Are croutons toasted or baked?
People would want to change who they are because they're not happy with who they are. Especially when someone tells that person that they don't like them for who they are. Even if that person is good or bad they can still feel guilty about who they are.
For example, if a person doesn't have a lot of schooling or money other people may look down on them and make that person feel ashamed. Also, if someone was beaten and abused, because of that they might not feel like a real person. They might even get the abusive behaivor and be looked down on in society. It's really tradgic and awful to hear.
Character, values, and personality are always affected by everyday situations and people. It just depends how you were raised and what right and wrong things you were taught. Also, I think religion plays role too. If you have beliefs and ground rules in life set I think you'll do pretty fine in life!
~ Alex Meyer
There are many reasons people want to change who they are. One reason may be other people. If the people you care about don't approve of who you are then that could cause you to change yourself, for better or even for worse.
Some factors that create character, values, and personality could be your home life,the people your exposed to( seems to be a common answer )or even the media !
I think if someone wants to change who they are its because they don't think their enough, or they feel like they have to be like everyone else in the group. People even change because of what someone thinks about them, like what Pip does.
I think how you carry yourself, your morales, how you were raised, how independent you are, and how sensitive you are, are just some of the factors that create and affect your character, values, and personality. I'd say some more, but Mrs. Hennessy but a limit on how many words.
~Sammy~
I believe that a person might not want to change who they are because they don't feel good enough about themselves. They want to be different, whether it's because of someone else, or just themselves, so they try to change.
I think that our character, values, and personality are influenced mostly by our friends and family. Who we surround ourselves has a big impact on how we act, and what we think is right. The media also plays an important role in our society today. All of these things that we see or hear is that we should be a certain way, that we should change to be their idea of "the perfect person". Their ideals are, skinny and beautiful, and that's all I can see. I think that to be happy is not to conform yourself to these values, but to live and love life. Be healthy and happy, and don't worry about what everyone else thinks.
Kati
I agree with what Alyson says when she talks about how Pip didn't think of himself as common until Estella pointed it out. I agree that because he was placed in a different environment, he felt like an outcast, and he wanted to change. I believe that a lot of people feel that way at different times, such as going to a new school, joining a different sports team, or trying a new activity. We are all placed in that situation at one time or another, and we all deal with it in different ways, but we should just be ourselves, not try to make ourselves into what we think they want us to be.
Kati
We would change who we are because we want to be accepted by those who we care about. Also, the factors are the people that raise you, live around you, teach you and befriend you create you personality, etc.
I just wanted to rub it in Mary Kate's face that I blogged first today, on wednesday the 11th of february. It seems like the last time I post, no one else posts. So, mary kate, I am going to try to always be the last one to blog on a page.
Jacob signing off.
I HATE COMPUTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAD THIS AMAZING COMEBACK ABOUT BEING THE ONLY LOSER WRITING TODAY, AND BEING LAST.
BUT MY IDIOT, DEMONIC, EVIL, LOSER, VAGABOND, CATASTROPHIC, CALAMITOUS IDIOT OF A COMPUTER REJECTED MY PASSWORD!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I said "idiot" twice, the stupid machine deserves it.
If my computer had a brain, it would feel pretty pressured to change who it was now.
Now that I look at it, most of my adjectives had nothing to do with the problem, they're just big and evil sounding. Maybe my computer isn't apocalyptic...
I need new words.
Surely, the issue is not the operator...right?????
No, whatever would lead you to believe that?
I'm just going to settle the dispute between an angry little girl and her computer. You don't like the computer you say? Well, fine, the computer doesn't like YOU. I'm sorry it had to come to that. I like my computers because without computers, I wouldn't be able to have a playstation that plays fun games. I also wouldn't have a scoreboard at basketball games, but who cares about those, the people operating them are complete idiots.
I've got a new one for the "Shoot for the moon" thing, and it is this, "Who shoots at the moon?! I shoot at Andy because his big mouth is impossible to miss."
Jacob Signing off.
Oh! I just realized there was another blog to post on. Sorry I must have forgotten!
I agree with Mary Kate in that peer pressure definitely forces people to change. I've noticed, especially in teenagers, that the desire to assimilate becomes the driving force of life. Sometimes the changes can be for the betterment of the person, such as when friends convince each other to study. I know that it is much easier to sit down and study if your friends are going to think badly of you if you come in the next day without it done. It also helps if you know that others are depending on you to pull through.
Other times, however, peer pressure can be a negative force, sometimes in the obvious ways, such as drugs, alcohol, etc., but sometimes they are more subtle. Sometimes people lose themselves while trying to be like the crowd, liking the same music, doing the same activities and clubs etc.
I'm so sorry I'll check the blog more often from now on, and I'm kind of embarrassed that even Andy posted before me. Oh well, I tried to keep my answer pretty short and its almost ten so I'm going to sleep now I really hope this makes sense in the morning!
Sorry my 3rd paragraph is a bit redundant.
Ha, ha Jake. Nice try, but your futile attempt to be the last person on the page has come to naught. Corinn isn't even competing and she beat you :)
This is "Angry Little Girl" signing off.
Take that, computer bozo.
A person would want to change who they are i think for only one perpose and that would be just to impress somebody. You would do that just so that you could be accepted by someone that you want to be with. You would also change who you are because you think that you are not good enough for a person or just because a person doesnt like how you really are so you change how you act. Factors that create character, values ,and personality really just depend on your attitude. If you act a certain way different people are goin to have different opinions of you and that is why your going to want to change
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