<p>I'll be taking the exam for the first time on the 4th December. It would be a great help if someone ( or more than one, if possible) could grade my essay.... PLEASE!!!!!</p>
<p>Please dont hesitate to criticize the essay as much as u wish.... :D
Thanks in advance....</p>
<p>The Topic: Is conscience a more powerful motivator than money,fame or power?</p>
<p>I would never like to deceive my conscience. But I do not deny the fact that I am a self satisfying animal. I wouldnt be less happy than any other person on earth if I was the one to win a lottery or to be appointed as the next president. But Id like to stress upon it again, I dont want either to deceive my own self or to be a traitor to my better half.
People find difficulty at some points of their lives, having to make the correct decision when their alternative option when their alternative option too has a great opportunity cost. The desire for wealth ,for fame or for power drives any sane individual to take the decision, that is more associated with selfishness . But in every individual regardless what the persons character is there is also a selfless being lying deep inside.The nature of any decision or any action the individual takes, reflects the amount of authority, that better half of him has on himself. When a person does anything motivated by his selfish motives, he too wouldnt feel good about it, which might even turn in to depression. But if one acts out of his heart, he may not have anything in the pocket, but end up with plenty happiness in his heart. Such people would simultaneously gain wealth, power and fame as well.
The name Mother Theresa rings a bell even in a 5th graders year. Isnt that fame? What made her so popular? Her compassionate and devoted motives to help the poor. She never expected anything in return. But she acted out of her better instincts, n which consequently made her popular. Would anyone driven by selfish motives ever even think of Calcutta streets as she did? Mother Theresa was genuinely kind and she was rewarded well enough afterwards too, though she never expected.
Harper Lee in To kill a Mockingbird points the character of Atticus Finch as such, that I think he too can relate into this topic. When he is given to defend a Negro accused of raping a white woman, Atticus makes the best choice, by taking the case under him and trying to win the case somehow. But he has to undergo many difficulties. He becomes highly unpopular among white crowd. But later on he states that he is happy, even though he does not win. Why? Because he wasnt guilty he acted out of his conscience which made him happy.</p>
<p>Though it makes life easier when acted out from selfish motives one can gain eternal happiness when the motivator is hat powerful inner voice. Often, it leads to fame, wealth and power as well. I do believe that conscience is the most powerful motivator. So follow you heart.</p>