Blog #8

Proud is a word with a positive connotation. A notable example of this is the television commercial for the Marine Corps. that ends with the phrase "The Few. The Proud. The Marines." Pride is seen as a positive characteristic from this angle. The Marines know what they're doing is important and feel worthy because of it. Other uses include the phrase "Be proud of yourself," often said to people after they accomplish something they do not feel is very important. This phrase argues that the person should feel a sense of self worth for what they've done. This is contrasted with the word vain, which indicates that a person has too much pride. A person would never say to another "be vain," because this would be telling them to feel more accomplished than they actually are.