Leadership essay - Character from a film?

Question

Hello all,

The question:

 

I understand that traditionally this question is to be answered with a real life person etc.

Could I use a character from a film as the example of a leader?

The main character from "Gladiator" or ....

My concerns: 
* This may not be what the admissions committe is looking for
* If the leader is to be someone I have been admiring for a long time then the movie I have in mind came out in the late 1990s
* Other concerns?

Any thoughts most welcome.

Thanks,
Rahul.

NEWKID · Answer

Thats a good question. Iam writing about a sportsmen(cricketer).I emailed a couple of guyz from the B school and they said that this was ok.
The adcom would be interested in knowing the traits and characteristics that you liked in that particular leader.

 Rahul, if I were you, I would have gone for the Gladiator character.
It is an excellent example.

Now, a question that I have for the group -Does writing about a sportsmen, a character from a movie, a character from a book show that the applicant is immature.?

Comments.!

venksune · Answer

I woundn't think choice of the character matters but what traits of the character is exemlified matters. Our view would reflect our maturity I suppose.

Accepted.com · Answer

The fact that your character may be in a movie is fine. The important part of the question isn't the "who" it's the "traits you like," and the implicit why. Further more, it would be ideal if you can show when you have incorporated your gladiator's example into your life.

Good luck!

Good luck!

pitts20042006 · Answer

Thanks NEWKID, Venksune and Accepted.com for the feedback. 

The original essay-question is 
 


So, now, in just 200 words I don't think I can show how I incorporated ... in my life. Any suggestions?


Also, the question states "living or deceased" .. so now, in this context, is the film character a good choice. I feel fairly comfortable with it but am not sure about the admissions officer's intent in putting the question forth ... whether he is specifically talking about a real life person as the only leader. You get what I mean ... please guide.

pitts20042006 · Answer

Linda, I would really like to know your opinion on whether I can stick to my film character as a leader even when the essay questions states "living or deceased".

Thanks.

Hjort · Answer

I still feel that using a character from recent popular fiction would not make the best match for this question.

Hjort

Accepted.com · Answer

If the character is fictional, then I don't think you should use this character. If he is a film character based on a historical figure, then I don't think it's a problem.

Good luck!

pitts20042006 · Answer

Thank you Hjort and Linda.

Appreciate your feedback.

Leadership essay - Character from a film?

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