Prompt: Social Discourse: Arrogance and Self-Satisfaction in 200 Words
1. Outline
2. Sample Essay #1
3. Sample Essay #2
4. Sample Essay #3
Social discourse of 200 words discussing arrogance and self-satisfaction.
I. Outline of Social Discourse on Arrogance and Self-Satisfaction (Standard)
1. Introduction:
- Introduction to the issue
2. Body:
a. Explanation:
- 'Arrogance': believing oneself to be talented while looking down on others, openly displaying pride, causing discomfort to others.
- 'Self-Satisfaction': content with what one has, believing no further effort is needed.
→ Self-satisfaction and arrogance are two negative traits that need to be changed.
b. Manifestations:
- Always considering oneself the best, having a big ego
- Ignoring and not caring about others' thoughts
- Boastful, self-centered, selfish, petty
c. Consequences:
- Social and community ostracism, isolation, being ignored
- Lack of trust, care, attention, and assistance from others.
d. Evidence:
- Scholar Lê Quý Đôn claimed to have read all the books in the world
- He put up challenge boards, but failed to solve them when challenged.
- Consequently, he abandoned arrogance and diligently pursued education to become a scholar.
e. Counterargument:
- Some individuals in society still exhibit arrogance and self-satisfaction
- It's necessary to change for the better, for a better society.
3. Conclusion:
- Reaffirming the significance of abandoning self-satisfaction and arrogance.
II. Sample Social Discourse: Arrogance and Self-Satisfaction in 200 Words
1. Sample Social Discourse on Arrogance and Self-Satisfaction, Model 1 (Standard)
Humans have the right to be proud of their achievements. However, pride does not equate to self-satisfaction and arrogance. Self-satisfaction is a term referring to those who are always content with what they have achieved, believing they need not make further efforts. Arrogance, on the other hand, is blatant pride that makes others uncomfortable. Self-satisfaction and arrogance always go hand in hand in a person, making them always feel they are the best without ever caring or paying attention to those around them. For them, no one can surpass themselves. They often boast about their achievements, living in pettiness and selfishness. Therefore, when near someone with arrogance and self-satisfaction, we often feel uncomfortable and distant. Those with arrogance and self-satisfaction will be isolated and shunned by others, unwilling to make friends. They also do not receive trust, reliability, or assistance from others because not everyone can tolerate their personality. Scholar Lê Quý Đôn once claimed to have read all the books in the world, so he put up challenge boards to challenge others. It wasn't until an elderly man - his father's friend - came to challenge him that he gradually abandoned arrogance and self-satisfaction and tried to learn, becoming a talented scholar as we know today. Therefore, humans must always improve themselves, not become arrogant and self-satisfied because as our ancestors always taught us: 'There is always a taller mountain.'
2. Sample Social Discourse on Arrogance and Self-Satisfaction, Model 2 (Standard)
No one knows what the future holds, but effort and relentless striving are what each of us must always endeavor to achieve. Reference articles such as: Social Argument: 200 words on self-improvement awareness, Social Argument: 200 words on Overcoming Temptations will serve as tools for us to reflect on ourselves, Social Argument: 200 words on youth facing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Social Argument: 200 words on the role of the Internet in today's life.
