I'm writing an essay in English on whether learning always has a positive effect on a persona life. I said that it does. I need another main idea. My
first one is learning can help us learn from our mistakes. I also need an example from literature or history. Please help!!!!
Learning has many positive effects. I learned to cook so that I don't have to hire a cook or eat in restaurants all the time. I learned to use a hammer so that I can drive a nail to hang a picture on the wall (or build something). I learn history and literature and science so that I can better understand the world I live in and, thus, participate in it. I learned to use a vacuum cleaner so that I can clean my house. Similarly, I learned to wash dishes so that I don't have to live with dirty things in my house. There are benefits, both immediate, and long-term to learning anything. I learned to add and subtract so that I can balance my checkbook, etc.
You can find examples in your own life of what you have learned. You learned to talk so that you could communicate more efficiently with your parents and siblings and others you are in contact with.
In Eudora Welty's novella THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, Rosamund learns that the villainous robber has a romantic side and can reform through his desire to wed her. He learns to be more caring of others.
There are as many examples in history and literature of people learning things about themselves and how to "get along" in the world as there are stories to tell. What have you read in which someone learns something they didn't know before?
I need one for learning though
To generate another main idea for your essay topic, let's consider the broader benefits of learning. One potential focus could be how learning promotes personal growth and resilience. By acquiring knowledge and skills, individuals can broaden their perspectives, develop critical thinking abilities, and adapt to various circumstances in life. This idea suggests that learning not only allows us to learn from mistakes, as you previously mentioned, but also enables personal development.
For your example, let's explore literature or history to find a suitable illustration:
Example from Literature:
One excellent example that highlights the transformative power of learning can be found in Charles Dickens' novel, "Great Expectations." The protagonist, Pip, undergoes a significant personal transformation through the process of learning from his experiences. Initially influenced by his ambition for wealth and social status, Pip gradually comes to understand the importance of empathy, kindness, and the genuine value of relationships. Through his education, both formal and informal, Pip matures morally and emotionally, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
By referring to this example, you can showcase how learning contributes to personal growth and positively affects an individual's life.
Remember to incorporate evidence and analysis to support your main ideas in your essay, along with proper citations from the literature or historical source you choose.
Here's an example of NOT learning. The classic case cited is that Napoleon tried to invade Russia but was defeated by the distance and the bitter Russian winter. Hitler also tried to invade Russia and was defeated in the same way.
http://themilitaryhistoryblog.com/2014/06/04/napoleons-and-hitlers-failed-invasions-of-russia/