Is Malala A Hero

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Before even reading this non-fiction selection, I was already informed of Malala’s greatest achievements. I knew of the courage and the passion she possessed when fighting for young women’s education. She was nevertheless a heroine in the eyes of the public. This selection describes how she achieved this fame, the mindset she started and ended with and the hardships she encountered throughout this journey. The protagonist, being Malala, is a heroine because she spoke up not only for herself, but also for those around her, for those who were afraid to speak or couldn’t speak. Starting from the prologue, she tells us of her community’s premonitions of the shooting. Malala even thought to plead, “OK, shoot me, but first listen to me. What you are doing is wrong. I’m not against you personally, I just want every girl to go to school.” (page 7) This very statement shows that Malala would risk her life in order to justify her motives and give girls in Pakistan an education. The book then begins with her birth and how she became the person she …show more content…

In the opinion of majority of the population, Malala exemplifies this very definition. She, without doubt, acquires courage. She obtains noble qualities such as integrity, passion, stoicism, and confidence. Her accomplishments can never be overlooked. Malala was the youngest to receive numerous Peace Prizes including the Nobel Peace Prize at the mere age of 17. She spoke out against the Taliban, published an autobiography that left people awestruck, and perhaps changed the world. Malala is a hero because she represents the courage of young women in need of an education in Pakistan. She is a hero because she stood up for what she believed in. She is a hero because she represents people who are persecuted due to religion, prejudice and gender. “I am Malala. My world has changed but I have not.” (page

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