New Guinea in 1942, putting Australia in a position where they were desperate. Mainland Australia was at stake, as the small and soldiers who had been poorly trained, were up against the Japanese army who previously, had never been defeated. The bravery and conditions of fighting in both armies, and the victory that saved Australia are why the Kokoda track is important in Australian history today. The true ANZAC spirit was shown in this battle, as the Australian army was vastly outnumbered and the
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Deciding to take on this adventure, Tilly shows her bravery for the first time in the book, “It meant stepping off the Backbone into thin air for me, who’d never been out the county," (iBook 169). Another example of Tilly being courageous is when she nurses Noah at Cairo and on their way home. “After I settled
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In the poem, " Lucinda Matlock" by Edgar Lee Masters, 1868-1950, was a preference of my own because I connect with the meaningful stanzas in this poem. It connects to me because I'm young and sooner or later will experience the true meaning of life, as I grow older. What I really loved about this poem, is that it has this universal message about life, to live it to the fullest and to live it happily as possible. This relates to our world because many people do not know the meaning of life or do
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The two characters Beowulf and Achilles share similar steps they go through during their journeys. Some of the similarities they both share include the heroic structure and/ or character they possess. Also, they both have people or things that help them through their success as heroes. Finally, they both have to face an ultimate test or supreme ordeal. These similarities are what really build up the story created by the authors, which are to be discussed. In both stories of the Beowulf and Achilles
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truth, even when it may hurt you, is another vital form of courage. Henry doesn’t display external courage, as he ran from the battlefield, and neither does he display internal courage—he wants to run from the truth. This is his fear and his lack of bravery manifested yet in another form. Another point to take from this quote is that at this point in the story, Henry saw a wound as “a red badge of courage”. He doesn’t realize until later that some don’t need physical wounds to show their courage, they
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Australian history, and as a consequence, he is a great example of someone who personified the ANZAC legend. The ANZAC legend refers to a concept that Australian and New Zealand soldiers share and maintain characteristics, and qualities that exemplify the bravery of those who fought the battles of WW1. Chauvel contributed his whole life to the war, and served our country well.
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true. Between 1913 and 1920, Lucy was a suffragist (someone fighting for the right to vote) who fought for women to have equal voting rights with men. Lucy Burns stands as a hero because of her leadership skills, determination to help others, and bravery in the face of danger. In times of need, Lucy Burns was the leader that women looked up to. One source states, “ One of the most militant members of the National Woman’s Party, Lucy Burns’ articulate speeches, supreme leadership and brilliant
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when they said ‘sit down’ I stood up” (Springsteen 3-5). To me, the first line represents the growing sense of bravery that teenagers and young adults feel as they enter a new chapter of life, whether it be high school, college, or any other new challenge. The second line represents how this age group’s sense of spirit and invincibility cannot do anything but grow when they exert that bravery wholeheartedly in their new experience. Finally, the third line represents the growth in confidence, and sometimes
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Research Report: The Underground Railroad slaves in Southern America faced oppression from being forced to work for numerous hours daily. They received cruel treatment as they worked in harsh conditions. However, there seemed to be one solution to finding freedom: making their way to the North. In order to reach the free states, slaves would need to find a route to the North without being captured by their masters. This marked the start of the Underground Railroad. Before the beginning of the American
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Courage: To Those Who Break the Chains of Tribulation Courage. This word brings up stories ranging from famous superheroes defeating evil villains in tremendous displays of bravery, to mere mortals that face dangerous situations for the greater well-being of those around them. According to Atticus Finch, main character in To Kill A Mockingbird, courage is “when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what”. This type of courage makes infrequent
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