Stokely Carmichael – Fear
“The secret of life is to have no fear.”
Stokely Carmichael
Big Idea
The feeling of being afraid is something with which all students can identify. Fear paralyzes and diminishes one’s ability to think, learn and form positive human relationships. Fear is something to be avoided at all costs, and that the proper attitude is to be open and be willing to take risks without fear of failure. Yet, sometimes fear can lead people to make smart, safe decisions and provide security in the midst of an unstable situation.
Claim
According to civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael, you should not fear anything in life.
Counterclaim
You should know what to fear and what not to fear.
Essential
Question
How do we know what we should be afraid of?
