Narrative Identity & The Missionary's Misadventures

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Define CONTEXT

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The circumstances that form the setting to help us fully understand and assess the situation.

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What is narrative identity?

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An internalized story you create about yourself.

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Define ZEALOT

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A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause.

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Define PARADOX

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A statement that contradicts itself but may lead to a conclusion that seems logical or true.

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Define QUINTESSENTIAL

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Most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

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What role does context play in understanding narrative identity?

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Context provides the background and circumstances that shape an individual's narrative identity.

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How can a zealot's narrative identity influence their actions?

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A zealot's narrative identity may lead them to act with extreme dedication to their cause, often disregarding opposing views.

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Provide an example of a paradox in narrative identity.

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A person may see themselves as a failure in one aspect of life while simultaneously being successful in another, creating a paradox in their self-perception.

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What is the significance of understanding one's narrative identity?

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Understanding one's narrative identity helps individuals make sense of their experiences and influences their decisions and behaviors.

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How does the concept of quintessential relate to narrative identity?

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The quintessential aspects of a person's narrative identity are the most defining traits that represent who they are.