English 9
Mr. Salsich
4/6/11
Opening Paragraph
TS- Are we masters of fate?
CM- What we do affects not only ourselves, but others around us
CM- Need to learn to realize the aftermath of decisions we make
CS- However, can’t control outside world, things happen
First Body Paragraph
TS- Whether we can control fate is controversial subject, depends on the situation we are in.
SD- To say we are masters of our fate is to say we can control the world
CM- Something we can’t do
CM- Always trying
SD- Some say we are masters of our fate,
CM- Can’t cope with the thought that someone else is controlling them
CM- However makes you responsible.
SD- Sometimes easier to say fate controls us
CM- Some take comfort in knowing it's not all their fault
CM- Can help you to stop stressing over what you should done
CS- Whether we can control fate depends not only on the situation, but what we believe in.
Second Body Paragraph
TS- I have conflicting views on whether I am master of my own fate.
SD- Times when I find it hard to choose
CM- So many different things going on, hard to make decision.
CM- Only makes me more confused.
SD- Easy to switch around beliefs
CM- When things are going good, I praise myself
CM- When things go bad, blame fate.
SD- Currently trying to figure out what I believe in
CM- Very difficult thing to do
CM- Find myself confused most of the time.
CS- Even though I don't know what I believe in, I take trying to find out seriously.
Closing Paragraph
TS- Question, are we masters of our fate? Very controversial.
CM- Many different parts
CM- Many different ways to interpret it
CS- Ultimately depends on the person, no two people are alike.
Are masters of our own fate? What we do in life not only affects ourselves, but those around us. It is important to realize the aftermath of the decisions we make in life, for they could change how we, and those around us, live our ever day lives. However, confusion arises when we argue the fact that we can’t always control what happens in the outside world.
Whether we can control our fate is a very controversial subject, mainly because it depends on not only the person, but the situation they are in. To say we are masters of our fate is to say we can control not only ourselves, but the world around us. This is obviously something we can’t do. However, it is inevitable that at one point or another, we will try. There are those who say we are, indeed, masters of our fate. It is often hard for those who truly believe this to be able to grasp the concept that there might be something, or someone, else controlling how we live our day to day lives. However, with this being said, those who believe this also must take full responsibility when problems arise. On the other side of things, there are those who find it easier to believe that something, whether fate or not, is controlling them. The comfort they feel is based on the fact that they can't control every aspect of their lives, and choose to blame it on fate. By doing this, it is often much easier to accept the pains that accompany us in life, giving them the ability to move forward. Whether we can control fate not only depends on the situation, but the person as well.
When I direct the question towards myself, however, I find that I have very conflicting views. There are many times in my life when it is more that difficult to choose whether I believe in fate. There are so many different things going on every day that choosing a definite answer is almost impossible. Unfortunately for me, this only makes me more confused. Even with this being said, it is more than easy to switch around my beliefs as the days go by. When things are going good, I praise myself rather than fate. On the other hand, when things are going bad, I find it comforting to think it's not entirely my fault. Currently, I find myself stuck between two beliefs. Choosing one has proven itself almost impossible. I find myself accepting the fact that I might never really be able choose between the two, taking what I feel into consideration and just trying to get through life.
The question, "Are we masters of our own fates?" has proven itself more than controversial. There are so many different parts strung together, making is near impossible to sort through. Even if you do find your way through the tangled mess, there can be a thousand different ways for others to interpret your findings. Ultimately, it depends on the person, for no two people are alike.
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