Anna is viewed as a very heroic character even to the villagers because she is a "woman who has faced more terrors than any warrior". When Anna is faced with the death of her husband and both of her kids, although she finds it hard to cope, she only grows stronger and proceeds to help others regardless. We see Anna's changes throughout the book from key events such as her heroic attempt to save Mem and Anys when they were being accused of being witches and when she overcomes her fear and helps Merry birth her child. Elinor describes Anna as a spark which just needed to be let out, and tells her how bright she burns now. This shows Anna's growth into a independant and heroic person.
Her inspiring words shows that when faced with troubles Minerva becomes an even greater force to be reckoned with. Adversity lights the fire in her thoughts and actions. Resilience in Minerva is also seen when Dedé and Mama plead to Minerva to come home. Minerva states, “I’m not going to run scared” (193). Minerva is sick and out of money but does not lose faith.
She has lost full use of her limbs and “refuses to…deny that [she has] lost anything” while having her disease. The direct tone throughout the passage emits the pure confidence that Mairs has and her outlook on society. People are afraid of being offensive so they try to use words like “differently abled”. It may seem less offensive, but “it describe[s] anyone [and] no one”. So in order to be truly accurate one needs to look at the definitions of words and determine which word is the best.
Before Hester was ever shunned by society due to the lies brought about by the scarlet letter, Hester was known to be a passionate woman. For example, as Reverend Wilson questions her about the name of her adulterous partner, Hester’s emotional strength shone through as she revealed she was strong enough to “endure his agony” (65) as well as her own. The boldness she possessed presented her “wondrous strength” (65) and the confidence she had in herself. In the start of the novel, there was a scene where Hester refused to be led through the crowd by an official. It was evident from this young woman that the “natural dignity and force of character” (50) was truly expressed in this situation.
She tremendously helped pushed the British out of France. After Joan’s death the war effort of the English seemed to become stronger. Soon though the French attempted to fight and began to win many battles. ‘“Be not afraid!”’ she cried. ‘”The English will have no more power over you.”’(HornerPg14) Joan tried to encouraged her soldiers to do great and not be afraid.
These two women always looked at the positives in a horrible situation, until reality hit them and they were basically going on there survival instinct. I think this goes to show that when people are faced with a harsh opportunity like this one and still able to keep it together. Truly shows that we as people are strong when we are together. Just imagine if these two women were not friends and hated each other, they would not survive that is for
Yet another example is that Hester Prynne became a stronger woman. Guilt is ugly and it can also paralyze you into doing and learning nothing. It can allow the damage or punishment to continue. Hester Prynne was evidence that she overcame her guilt and made it positive not only for herself but also for her daughter. Lessons learned are never easy.
She seems to be insecure also lacking self-confidence and very concerned about what people think or say about her, always seeking other approval. Look like toya thinks she has not made any mistakes because nobody told her otherwise. Toya said she trying to do her best and showed initiative, her professional performance. Toya needs to feel praised from those people around her, why because she doesn’t feel comfortable in her own skin. Maybe at some point in her life she was bullied and that’s why she has her current ways of thinking.
Squeaky picks out flaws in others quite quickly, and accuses them of not living in their true identity. Squeaky however, has put her entire identity in being a runner. Her confidence is so strong it becomes a flaw in its own nature. Her confidence in running is consuming her, and is leading her to having a judgmental and closed off mind. For an example, Squeaky hates it when Mr. Pearson suggests that she let somebody else win because “that would be fake.” Though Squeaky has a strong identity, it is hindering her in other aspects in
The speaker’s thoughts and phrases are on occasion interrupted with italics used to indicate the possible inner thoughts or spoken voice of whomever is being spoken to in the story. Line after line of instruction invokes a vision of a small child struggling to follow a hurried, exasperated and perfectionist mother through the activities of everyday life. She is a good mother with many lessons to teach and cares enough to guide her daughter into societal acceptance. She is also a selfish mother who is overly concerned with appearances. The lack of paragraphing and indentation gives the work a sense of being rushed to finish before this day becomes tomorrow.