Example Of Determination Essay Papers

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Firmness of purpose, that is the meaning of determination. June 23, 2016 the day that my will to win was tested. After an argument about who’s the most superior in fighting, I challenged the man, the myth, the legend my uncle David. We set the bout for June 23, so we can have 3 weeks to get in shape and cut weight. While I walked at 150 lbs. My uncle David walked at 210 lbs. I cut weight till I weighed 145, while my uncle cut till 195. Cutting weight was harder than expected, when we initially weighed in I was 1 pound heavier so I was given 3 hours to cut 1 pound off. I was determined to get that pound off so I ran and ran. When it was time to weigh again I made the weight. Often characters from Twig from the book Darius & Twig and the IRA sniper from “The Sniper” are alike because they both are very determined. Twig shows determination by doing good in track for his family. “When I hit the track in these babies I’m going to be flying.” (Dean Myers 1) Twig is determined to do good in track. By getting shoes, Twig shows his determination in running track. “This is eighty-five dollars worth of kick-ass running, my man” (Dean Myers 2). Twig shows his determination by being willing to buy shoes that are expensive. …show more content…

The IRA has suffered a broken arm and still doesn’t want to be killed.“ Dropping flat onto the roof, he crawled back to the parapet. With his left hand he felt the injured right forearm. The blood was oozing through the sleeve of his coat. There was no pain--just a deadened sensation, as if the arm had been cut off” (O’Flaherty 2). This is a life and death situation and it shows that the IRA sniper is determined to live. “He bent the arm below the wound. the arm bent back easily. He ground his teeth to overcome the pain” ( O’Flaherty 3). He is determined to stay alive even when he has suffered an injury and people are out to get him in

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