Foil: A character whose traits contrast sharply with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight specific qualities of that person. The Want (External Goal): What the character thinks ...

This 2025 retrospective shows that competence without character is fragile and often harmful. Character endures, sustains, ...

Leadership has always been a popular subject, but because of what’s happening in Washington these days, it’s even more interesting. Literally thousands of books have been published on various ...

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry will introduce a comprehensive student character development initiative in 2026, using an integrated approach embedded within existing subjects, says Fadhlina Sidek ...

The character formation for students will be implemented to enhance moral integrity, according to education minister Fadhlina Sidek. The education ministry will introduce a comprehensive student ...

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry plans to implement a student character development programme integrated within existing subjects in 2026. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the initiative does ...

Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education. According to a 2019 Bates/Gallup poll, 80% of college graduates want a sense of purpose from ...

A new volume of Batman, especially with creators of the caliber of Fraction and Jimenez, is always a cause of excitement but that excitement could be quickly tempered by the reality of the book.

So many writers are putting the emphasis on action or circumstances. What they fail to provide audiences with are proper introductions to their characters. The most successful shows-- whether on stage ...

This academic year, the University of Delaware (UD) has taken bold steps to coordinate character development across its undergraduate experience. With support from the Educating Character Initiative ...

Mark Rerick is affiliated with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Not long ago, high school students who wanted to play football, basketball or another sport had few ...