Word: heroism
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Lily is an affront to social order--the order of financial and emotional comfort. Her luck turns to ashes when she rejects love (Stoltz) for a betrothal that promises security. She must be reduced to poverty by an upper class tired of her coquetry and unaware of her special heroism in refusing to destroy a rival (Linney...
...decision-a decision that grows increasingly complicated when Molina realizes his feelings for Valentin are more than those of friendship. What ultimately happens is shocking, controversial and simply put: not for kids. Although Molina's fateful decision is perhaps not what one desires, it is certainly one of great heroism and courage...
George's clutch performances in both games hardly seem a product of luck. In fact, like Superman, Spencer George has heroism and tenacity in his blood...
with each other and the nature of heroism...
...brought down his negatives to the point that they are lower than Bush's, 29% vs. 34%, and reached out to swing voters. In fact, Gore has found his own way of making a character appeal. He talks about being "specific" as though it is an act of political heroism: "All this talk that it's a mistake to give out specifics, I think, was premature," Gore says. "This is not about momentum, it's about substance. I think the best substance turns out in the end to be the best politics--that's a view some see as quaint...