World War Two Challenges In Unbroken, By Laura Hillenbrand

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Crowded hallways, loud screams, and disappointment fill the airs. It only means that Mary, Maggie’s alcoholic mother is home, and ready to strike at Maggie. As the insults fly at her, she takes them like a stonewall, “Go the Hell” and “Maggie’s gone to the devil” (Stephen Crane 52). In one ear and out the other, all she can think of is Pete and the love that they share. In the book, Maggie: A girl of the streets, life wasn’t so easy for her. She dealt with an abusive alcoholic mother. Her whole life she tries breaking away and finally she can do that with her new love Pete. Things don’t always go Maggie’s way, but she stays tough and fights for what makes her happy, showing she won’t let her struggles get in her way. Throughout World War Two, many Americans such as Mildred Gillard and Fred. W. Kaltenbach, who worked as Propaganda broadcasters, faced many struggles, including some relating to loyalty to their home country and safety regarding their lives. They showed what being a loyal …show more content…

Just like these two World War II survivors, Louie Zamperini from Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand demonstrates the will power and determination it takes to survive and overcome life-threatening obstacles. Louie’s life was a constant battle; he endured 47 days stranded on a raft and endless nights as a prisoner in Japanese camps (Laura Hillenbrand). He had every reason to break down, but with all those challenges, he rose to the occasion. Hillenbrand states that “without dignity, identity is erased” meaning that without all the battles that Louie went through, he wouldn’t be the person he is today (Hillenbrand 182). All the hardships throughout someone’s life build them into a stronger person, not defining them, but impacting them to do better. It is safe to say that many Americans have faced countless number of problems and inspire everyday people like myself to keep

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