Kassandra Life Is Not Fair Analysis

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Since the moment my adolescent mind could comprehend words and my chubby little fingers could grasp books, I’ve been reading. After each book, I would discuss them with my mother, who, although very intelligent, isn’t fond of books. A story would end with evil reining, or my favorite character passing, and I would ask my mother, “Why did that happen?” And, “how could the author do that? It’s not fair.” My mother would always respond with, “Kassandra, life isn’t fair.” Oh, how I hated that phrase. Now although this phrase made me upset, it fueled my passion to make the world better than it is, to stop evil from reining, and to try as hard as I can to make things exactly that: fair. With that in mind, my career goals entail being a legal assistant, lawyer, and judge. Although each of these occupations require massive amounts of schooling and preparation, to me they are positive opportunities to learn and grow. My parents didn’t go to college because they believe students go just for their degree, not for actual education. Even if that is true for most individuals, I …show more content…

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