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“If you run from a wolf, you may run into a bear” I think everyone can learn from this quote. The quote can mean many things. But what popped up in my head as soon as I saw it was if you run from your problems and don't remain perspective you will run into bigger problems and not succeed. This passage will show you two prime examples of perceptive people Michael Oher and Marshall Mathers or Eminem. Michael grew up in the slums of Memphis TN. His dad gone, mom in and out of jail. He lived in a foster care home for most of his young years. He had very little schooling in fact he failed 1st and 2nd grade. This is before he met the Tuohy family. He had no place to call home until one cold rainy night when the Tuohy family saw Michael walking down the street walking to the high school because “it was warm in there” they then took him home. After living with the family for a couple months he was then adopted into the family. Shortly after he joined the school football team and he showed his skills for the first time, amazing everyone. Oher blossomed he attended Ole Miss on a full ride scholarship for football. Oher was chosen for the NFL draft on the 14 January 2008 but he declined because he wanted to play out his senior year. He was then signed to the baltimore ravens …show more content…

The poem speaks of Phylip the brave. “Raging beast and noblemen alike would never walk again if they threatened his merry land he'd defend it with sword in hand (Rider)” this shows bravery and courage. “But one foe was far too great” (the wolf that you will run away from) he was defeated not running and being courageous. If he were to run away he would of been remembered as the guy to ran from his land and just let him take it. Instead he was brave and will be remembered as the courageous leader who died for his people. This shows how these traits will help you in life and how other people will think of you now and when you're

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