As Herbie Hancock once said, “It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.” Perseverance is always a necessity, no matter what your situation may be. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines perseverance as “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.” If one never tries to continue on through the struggles of life, then there is no way that they can succeed in anything they try. No matter what one does, there is always going to be at least one obstacle, and-despite the scale-they must be surpassed. Examples of perseverance are easy to see, including-but not limited to-applying for many jobs even after constant rejection, working out for an hour …show more content…
As the author stated, “When I reached the serving table and held out my plate, a cook reached into a dishpan full of canned sausages and dropped two onto my plate with his fingers... A friend and I went to the main mess hall which was still in operation, to see if it had anything better. Much to our amazement and delight, we found small lettuce salads, the first fresh vegetables we had seen in many days.” This shows that, by simply pursuing a chance at a better option, they were granted the knowledge of the higher quality of food at the main cafeteria, rather than the sectional mess hall. This also emphasizes that, through persevering, even when expecting failure, you will find a way to overcome obstacles in your path. Later, Yoshiko Uchida states that, ”One of the first things we all did at Tanforan was to make our living quarters as comfortable as possible. A pile of scrap lumber in one corner of the camp melted away like snow on a hot day as residents salvaged whatever they could to make shelves and crude pieces of furniture.” This shows that, by trying their best to make their dedicated living spaces theirs, the residents of Tanforan were able to make it easier to stand the horrors that they
In the book, I am Malala, by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai, most people cowered when the Taliban made a name for themselves, however; Malala was not one to give into the odds. Malala stood up for her beliefs with tremendous courage and honor. Although the memoir, I am Malala, is primarily a story of the importance of education, it is also a story that teaches us to triumph in the face of adversity. When Malala says, “I am a patriot and I love my country”, she shows her deep love for her country Pakistan. Next, she says, “And for that I would gladly sacrifice all.” This means that she will do anything in her power to protect her country. As a whole, anywhere in the memoir Malala goes the extra mile to get women their education. She sacrifices
First, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani civil rights activist fighting for equal education in her country. Both Malala and her father, who ran a school close to their house, were threatened by the Taliban to stop allowing girls to go to the school and stop speaking outright about equal rights. However, Malala was already an advocate for girls education, writing on a BBC blog under a pseudonym, and neither her nor her father would back down. As a result, the Taliban attacked Malala’s bus one day as she was going to school, singling her out, the terrorists shot her three times and injured some of her friends. Although she
Malala started her heroic journey when she started blogging under a pen name “Gul Makai” how life is with the Taliban for the BBC. She knew that by doing this she was taking a risk, but for her, the risk was worth it if she could get girls to have an education. She was able to go back to school when
The autobiography I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai begins with the scene of young pakistani education and women’s rights activist Malala being shot in the head. Her school bus had been stopped by the Taliban who, after asking which of the girls was Malala, put a bullet into her head. Malala ends the powerful prologue with the words “Who is Malala? I am Malala and this is my story” (9). Malala then rewinds to the story of her birth and how in Pakistan, no one congratulated her parents when she was born because she was a girl. Pakistani culture pushes for the birth of a boy as an islamic majority country. However, her father saw the potential in his daughter as a great leaser and named her after one of the great female leaders in Pakistan- Malalai of Maiwand who inspired the Afghan people, who were losing hope, to spur the army to victory against the British/Indian forces. Malala describes life in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan. She outlines the Indian- Pakistan revolution and the shift of the Pashtun people into the Swat Valley. Malala’s father grew up in Shahpur but struggled to get his education in the town where he met Malala’s mother. They married and his dream of building a school, Khushal Public School, became reality when they moved into Mingora.
Women in America do not have to worry about a terrorist group coming and taking their rights away. They have a government that protects them from these groups and makes sure they have the same rights as others. In the Middle East, especially Afghanistan and Pakistan, women are scared to speak too loudly. These women live in fear each day of their lives because if they make one small mistake it could mean their life. Yet, there are some people who are fighting for women’s rights, especially women’s education. Malala Yousafzai is a girl who fought for women’s education. At the age of eleven, Malala began writing a blog for BBC Urdu. The blog described how she was upset that women’s education under the Taliban would be forced to stop. Malala also appeared on national television talking about women’s education. She has become a symbol of resistance against the Taliban. Even after Malala was put on the Taliban’s hit list, she continues to speak out about what she felt needed to be said. Malala would give her life for this cause, and she almost did. On October 9, 2012, Malala was on her way home from her morning classes when a man walked on to her bus and asked, “Who is Malala”. When she said it was her he shot her. The bullets hit her head and her leg. The Taliban ordered for her to be shot because she was promoting western culture in Pashtun areas. In another case Mukhtar Mai stood up for women’s rights and was sexually assaulted by multiple men with orders from the tribal council. The tradition in Mukhtar’s tribe was that a woman who is sexually assaulted by multiple men should kill herself, but instead of committing suicide she fought for her cause (Samira 28-30). Although the Taliban restricts women’s education for religious reaso...
the deepening threat she imposed on the Taliban had as well. The Taliban's earlier issue of death threats against Malala, though evoking fear, had not been taken seriously until October 9th, 2012. While on her way home from school, a gunman stopped Malala's bus, injured three of Malala's school mates, and shot Malala in the head (Alter, 1). Fortunately, the bullet had avoided contact with her brain but left Malala severely injured and in a coma. Malala was sent to Birmingham, England and had undergone several procedures preformed on her at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. It is controversial whether it was luck, fate, or God that saved Malala that day yet one thing was certain, Malala Yousafzai had escaped death and was on her way to recovery (McAllester, 1). Malala recovered but was left disfigured from the bullet wound in her head but still continued her studies in Birmingham (Leiby, 1). One would think that Malala would fear ever speaking for women's education again but almost immediately after her recovery, Malala continued her pursuits and efforts for women's education (Alter, 1). As a result of her being shot, Malala's name and support globally skyrocketed and the Malala fund was established. This fund allows people to support and donate money to the establishment of women's educations. Famous celebrities, such as Angelina Jolie support and donate to the Malala fund, displaying the effect and recognition that Malala's efforts have reached.
In I am Malala it shows that she was willing to die for her rights and everyone else’s. When she started to go to school, she knew the dangers but she kept going.Her honor was so big that the Taliban thought it would gather supporters and so they shot her.Her strength was enormous she had to fight her way to the top so she can be heard.“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” (malala) She also had to fight the fear of the threats.“The extremists are afraid of books and pens, the power of education frightens them. they are afraid of women.” (malala)
She talks about her being targeted and shot by the Taliban for advocating education for children, especially women, and uses this tragedy as a catalyst for change. Her experience conjures compassion from the audience which she further extends to inspire political change and to show that by being able to stand at the podium to tell her story, she is a beacon of hope and voice for the voiceless. Malala uses the ironic metaphor, "They thought that the bullets would silence us", to demonstrate that the Taliban's attempt to silence her only gave birth to the collective voice which is harder to silence. Malala establishes that, "(after the attack) weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born", which highlights that the violence initiated by the Taliban to stop and weaken her only strengthened her resolve. Malala uses powerful abstract nouns and repetition in, "My ambitions are the same. My hopes are the same. My dreams are the same", to link in with her higher purpose of quality education for all. Her resolve has strengthened her and allowed her to represent those that have been silenced. She uses her political voice to validate her global agenda and to advocate social justice for all. Malala urges the audience to make a change by defining herself as a voice for those that are voiceless. She uses anaphora in, "their rights" to reinforce and emphasise
*Click* *Clack* *Clack.* The sound of controllers fills my ears. The only expression I could see on every player’s face was determination. The desire to prove themselves burned brightly. I turn to meet the box of color that displayed the game I love to play. I thought to myself, “Did I practice enough? How should I play this out? I absolutely have to win!” As these thoughts raced through my mind, I give my opponent a good luck, and press start. “3, 2, 1, Go!” Suddenly, the fictional characters displayed come to life and all of my concentration switches to this game. Determination takes control over me, and the only word I can think of is “Win.” Gaming is a passion that I have had ever since I was young. The competitiveness of it is what
There’s an event in everyone's life that changes you, whether it be a simple hello or a death in the family. Tragically, mine begins with my mother marrying her second husband. The lessons I learned from this man shaped me into the person I am today. I came from a bad situation and he took my family in and and showed me that not every man is the same. Perseverance, the ability to forgive, and willingness to change your life for the better are just some of the things he taught me. If it weren’t for the little talks we had I wouldn’t be hopeful that I am, that I will turn my life around.
Mariam and Laila grow to love each other as sisters throughout the many years that they are married to Rasheed, but the moment that Mariam shows exactly how much she has come to care for Laila is when she hits Rasheed with a shovel. As Rasheed is about to kill Laila, Mariam realizes that she “[can] not allow that to happen” even if it meant throwing the rest of her own life away (348). The moment that Mariam kills Rasheed everything that could have happened for her life disappears, but her one goal has been achieved. She has saved Laila and granted her the rest of life without Rasheed to hold her back and it occurs to Mariam “that this [is] the first time that she was deciding the course of her own life” (349). Having Laila around all these years as a friend has boosted her confidence more than anyone else has in her whole life. That’s what sisters do; they build each other up and protect each other with their lives. Likewise, Malala Yousafzai has fought in her country for years for right to a girl’s education. In a Washington Post article written by Michele Leiby it is cited that Malala said in an interview that it is her right and “it is the right of every child, to go to school” and that this right “should not be neglected” (Leiby). Leiby goes on to talk about the strength Malala has had since she was shot by the Taliban. Since that day she has delivered numerous addresses at the United Nations and at the World Bank, along with this she has written a book and has become the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (Leiby). The story of Malala and all that she has done in the name of education for girls truly shows the lengths to which women will go to ensure a bright future for other women. She almost lost her life fighting for a cause that she believes is one of the most important things in the world. Although Mariam is
... front of me since the road to success is far away. Facing unknown obstacles is like drowning in water because obstacles are weighted heavily and sometimes I can't lift it. I just have to use my strength and hopefully, I can raise it off me. I learned that sometimes it is better to have a little false hope than to have none. Perseverance doesn’t not come naturally to all people but eventually it will come because they will find it. It helps them find their inner self by going through obstacles so that they can be more of a life challenge. I believe that this can change a person who they are because it is something everyone needs to go through life.
Hard work is challenging work. But why does it have to be challenging work? Because challenging work, when intelligently chosen, pays off. It’s the work that people of lesser character will avoid. And if you infer that I’m saying people who avoid challenging work have a character flaw, you’re right… and a serious one at that. If you avoid challenging work, you avoid doing what it takes to succeed. To keep your muscles strong or your mind sharp, you need to challenge them. To do only what’s easy will lead to physical and mental flabbiness and very mediocre results, followed by a great deal of time and effort spent justifying why such flabbiness is OK, instead of stepping up and taking on some real challenges.
In the fall of 2012, a young Pakistani female was shot in the head by the Taliban while riding the bus home from school, but being shot was only one of the trails Malala Yousafzai was to overcome. Malala’s injuries were too great to be dealt with in hospitals in Pakistan; thus, she was transferred to England to undergo surgery. While in England Malala’s story became so popular that the United Nations heard of how she was shot and as a result, she had become an advocate for education; therefore, on July of 2013, at the age of sixteen, Malala, was invited to speak about her experience at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York. Her speech was intended to inform people of an epidemic that has invaded not only the Middle East but also
Mercifully, Malala is now recovered and is back in school. She is currently attending a school in Birmingham in Britain. The Taliban’s attack only made her stronger and more determined to fight against women’s rights in the Arab region. Nothing could stop her from fighting for women’s rights,