Anne Frank: The Diary Of A Young Girl

Find yourself in the face of adversity? It is simple, be positive! Some conflicts that people may be faced with might be physical challenges, debates between family or friends, or even a fight for survival. If you find yourself in one of these situations, or any other conflict, being positive can benefit you in many ways. Being positive in a conflict is the best strategy because it makes it easier to endure adversity, makes you stronger and more resilient, and it allows you to gain a new perspective. The first reason that positivity is the best response to conflict is that it makes it easier to endure conflicts in the future. One example of this is in the writings of Anne Frank, where she states “It may be damp and lopsided, but there is probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all Amsterdam”(Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl). In this quote, Anne shows her positive attitude towards her unfortunate situation, which would eventually lead her to salvation. Additionally Anne Frank shows that positivity can be the best solution to conflict when she states “I was able to plaster the walls with pictures. It looks much more cheerful”(Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl). From this quote from her diary, one can tell that she is staying positive by

One example of this is when Louis Ogawa stated “[t]his was a new experience for me! You never realize how valuable a thing is until you experience it¨” (Oppenheim).This shows how Louis faced something new like a challenge, and gained a new and improved perspective on his life and things. Another example of this is when he states “[w]ater and electricity [were] turned off-on Sundays, very very inconvenient. Never realized how valuable water is¨(Oppenheim). This quote is an example of how Louis faced the challenge of a lack of water, and gained a new perspective that shows him just how valuable it is to