Pride

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pride

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the manifestations?Includes personal achievements, ethnic identity, national identity, and sexual/gender identity
2. How does pride feel?Pride feels like a cozy, happy glow inside your chest when you succeed or feel part of a team. It can be quiet or you might show it with a confident smile.
3. Can pride be bad?Pride can be good when it shows you are proud of your work, but it can become bad if it turns into bragging or thinking you are better than others. That kind of pride can hurt friendships.

Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
Magnanimity: Generosity and nobility of spirit; a virtuous form of pride.
Affiliation: The act of associating oneself closely with a particular group or organization.