Compare And Contrast Annie Johnson And Aengus

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Undertaking a Risk

It’s impossible to know what drive people do dangerous things and crazy things, when they undertake a mission. For example,Aengus found his true love for a long time and not give up.Ernesto Galarza faced challenges as an immigrant in a new country and new language, and he started to learn English.Annie Johnson started a business from nothing but an idea, so that she could support her children and not have other care for them.These real people had different reasons for doing what they did. Aengus wanted to find his true love, while Galarza and Johnson were determined to survive desperate circumstances; however, all three shared an ability to endure hardship to accomplish their goal.

Aengus wanted to find his true love, but he didn’t find her quickly, but he didn’t refuse to give up even though he is old.He keeps finding her in many places and he also went to a forest to find her.He looks for her for a long time and he didn’t give up, even though he is old but, he still going to find out where she has gone. Even though he is
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Johnson’s job was hard, and “business was slow,” but she was determined to succeed in her mission. That meant “on balmy spring days, blistering summer noons, and cold, wet, and wintry middays,” Johnson “never disappointed her customer.” She planned her business carefully, and over time it grew into a successful store. Angelou credited her grandmother’s drive and resolve for carrying her through hard times. She also suggest that Johnson’ ability to handle only “unpalatable” choices with grace was the key to achieving her

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