https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3 Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity*, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree with it? Provide an explanation.  en-us 2018-11-28 20:04:39 UTC 2018-11-28 21:23:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052664 He means to see if a man has good character give him power to see what he does and how he uses his power to see what his character is actually like 

]]> 2018-11-28 21:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052664 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052699 When a person is facing trouble in their life, they just kinda deal with it and wait until this "problem" of theirs is over. But if you give a man power, he will really show how he reacts and uses his power. I agree with Abraham Lincoln. Some people really change when it comes to being powerful.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052699 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052742 He means by giving a man power, and seeing how he handles that power, their true character shines through. So it's basically what the power does to the man and how he handles it. I agree with that. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052742 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052765 Well when you're going through life you learn how to handle certain problems and obstacles but when someone is given authority or power over others, they suddenly have control over other people's lives (or part of them) and what really matters is what they choose to do with it. Because I believe that some people can go through the exact same trials but one may come out of those hard times as a better person whereas someone else may be bitter toward people or the world and a person's character decides if they will retaliate with their newfound power or not.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052765 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052830 I agree with what Lincoln said. His statements hold truth, proven again and again throughout history. Yes, nearly all men can stand adversity, after all, it's a part of life. But when given power, the opportunity to do anything and everything you want, that's when your true intentions emerge. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052830 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052856 I agree with this because I think having power can really change someone and show their true colors, because with power a lot of times certain people will become greedy and they never stop taking more and more, but some people will be happy just to be acknowledged and they won't ask for more then that.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052856 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052887 If you face adversity you are up against something to fight but if you have power you can chose what to do with it leading to corruption, like in Macbeth or to help others."With great power comes great responsibility."]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052887 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052901 I think he means a true character will show when a person is given power over someone or something. I agree with Abraham Lincoln.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052901 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052914 I agree. He means all men can stand difficulties but to see the true character of a man give him power and see how/if his personality changes in a good or bad way. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052914 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052917 He means all can do good and make decisions that has good character.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052917 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052930 This means that every man can face hardship but if you want to test whether someone is a good person or not, give them power over others. Even some of the best men get corrupted when given power. I agree with this because it takes serious strength to resist corruption when given power.]]> 2018-11-28 21:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309052930 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053141 By giving a man power you will see how he uses it through easy and hard times, and then you will be able to see his true character.]]> 2018-11-28 21:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053141 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053467 This means that a man can be tested and challenged, but the real test is what he will do with power. I agree with this, anyone can face adversity, but people with power have a much harder choice to make. You take on lots of responsibility when you accept power. When given power it will indeed "test a man's character" you can see what kind of person you really are when given something so important. Sure there are times when your choice doesn't have that big of impact. Sometimes there are situations when what you choose affects many other people and outcomes. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053467 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053750 It means that a man is being tested on how he uses power that is given. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053750 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053805 Everybody has difficulties or misfortune, but if you want to see a persons character, give them some power to see how they act towards others and how they do things. Everybody is tested in some way, some people take advantage, and some take it very seriously. People can abuse that power or they can do the right thing. You will instantly see who they really are once they get what they want. Some people will change once they have control of everything, sometimes you have to be careful on who you trust and who you want to be trustworthy and responsible. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053805 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053958 I agree with this because you can see how the man's character will be after he gets power. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309053958 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054221 i agree with him because he is saying people will change after they get power. Give a man power and it might show their true character. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054221 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054454 Abraham Lincoln means that everyone can fake being good but if you give them power they can abuse it and you will see their true colors and the person they actually are.]]> 2018-11-28 21:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054454 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054861 I agree. He means all men can stand difficulties, but if you want to test a man's character then challenge him.]]> 2018-11-28 21:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309054861 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309055143 The ultimate test of character is with responsibility and power. Power in making big decisions that could possibly affect many. This tests someone genuinely for their heart. I do agree with this statement. The reason I agree is because there have been many stories where people get power and turn into a different person. ]]> 2018-11-28 21:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309055143 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309055788 I agree with this because testing a man with power shows his true self]]> 2018-11-28 21:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309055788 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309056609 I agree because character dosent mean much if you have no control over whats happening, with power he can have it how we wants weather its good or not]]> 2018-11-28 21:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309056609 https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309056662 I agree with this because a man might be nice and friendly at first but when they get power they might change ]]> 2018-11-28 21:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/karsten11/6jdeqmenegs3/wish/309056662