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.