Sentence examples for part dignified from inspiring English sources

In a film like The Help, we get the sense that while the African American maids in the story (the spiritual center of the film) are noble and, for the most part, dignified in their long-suffering service to an oppressive society, the white protagonist (the intellectual center of the film) is, in fact, "the help".

The tribunal ruled Monday that as part of "dignified reparations," Guatemala's current president, defense minister, and the presidents of Congress and the judicial system will have to apologize to the nation and then travel to each of the communities affected and apologize again.

Physical caring tasks such as 'helping with washing, dressing and feeding' were rarely described as being part of dignified care and attributed much less importance than the relational components.

Bagehot divided the English constitution into two parts, the "dignified" elements such as the crown that need to be seen to be there, and the "efficient" centres of power which actually get things done.

This role has been recognised since the 19th century; the constitutional writer Walter Bagehot identified the monarchy in 1867 as the "dignified part" rather than the "efficient part" of government.

If the royals seem ordinary, the dignified part of the constitution could be doomed.

As Walter Bagehot said: it's the dignified part of the constitution.

Even the least dignified part of his daily routine, when an aide has to push on his stomach to help him empty his bowels - well, "everybody just does it efficiently and proficiently.

It will genuinely represent a triumph of hope over fear - all the more so because Barack Obama for the most part ran a dignified and inclusive campaign, in the face of the hateful and divisive rhetoric of John McCain.

Because of what's at risk, the landscape is tumultuous and mercurial but for the most part people are dignified and kind.

It's with a soft "g", as in badger).Both men saw the monarchy as embodying the "dignified" parts of the state, conveying serene continuity while politicians squabble.