Hulga Character Analysis

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Hulga Hopewell is a young woman who has experiences betrayal throughout her life, however, she has incredible survival instinct. Despite of her handicap, she still manage to carry her on weight. Notwithstanding, her family difficulties which lead to her disable abilities cause of a hunting accident. She lost her leg and betrayal of romance relationship.
Hulga’s character indeed interest me by the way, she implicate her strength, courage and self –assurance in order to deal with agonizing situations. Hulga knew dealing with handicap there was no limitations for her achieve life goal. Her perseverance she will rise to every occasion, no matter what comes her way. Although, Hulga has been stereotyped because of her disability. The problems that

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