Yes, she's my mother, but she's also one of my best friends. She always listens to everything I have to say and that makes me feel like she truly cares about every little aspect of my life. Having my mother there with me during that difficult month taught me how to be a better listener and a more understanding person towards my friends and family. Friends: Sensitivity: Caring Perhaps one of the most obvious characteristics we must possess to live life well is the quality of being a caring person. It may seem pretty clear that people should be kind and kind to each other, but in my opinion, in reality, caring about people and the human race as a whole goes far beyond just being kind. An example of a person who goes above and beyond what they need to do to care for others is James Herriot. I have read all of James Herriot's books and, in my opinion, he is an extraordinarily thoughtful and kind man. Herriot's books are about his life as a veterinarian and how he cares for countless animals throughout his life. Although taking care of animals is his job, he goes out of his way to take care of animals he has never even met. Herriot's unconditional love for animals makes him one of my idols. The level of kindness Herriot shows towards animals of all shapes and sizes encourages me to be kind and thoughtful towards all. Friends: Sensitivity: Respect In addition to being kind and considerate, it is also important to respect other people and even yourself. Respect is one of those things you have to give to get. If we want someone to respect us, we must first respect them, no matter how difficult it may be. Even in the midst of difficult situations, it is important to still be respectful of others... middle of paper ......and he refuses to turn against his family. He stays with Oedipus and pledges to care for his blind father even though he is shunned by the rest of the town. Antigone also defies one of Creon's laws which called for the death penalty for burying her brother. She was so strong in her role as a woman for her family that she risked dying to bury Polyneices. This extreme demonstration of loyalty to her family helps make Antigone an even stronger and more motivated character. Family: Motivation: Devotion In addition to being faithful to my family members, it is also important to be devoted to them; especially to my spouse. I hope that my spouse will be the person who spends the most time with me in my future, which means we should get along very well. Devotion can help spouses feel more connected, which in turn allows them to grow closer as a couple.