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Can turning points in a single person's life change a whole society? A turning point can be described as a life-changing event that teaches someone about themselves or the world around them. People who endure a life-changing event can respond positively or negatively. In the autobiography, “I Never Had It Made” by Jackie Robinson, the memoir, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Pattillo Beals, and the article, “The Father of Chinese Aviation,” by Rebecca Maksel, each of the individuals faced turning points. The individuals of each story overcame a big obstacle that not only changed their life, but also made a positive impact on the history of their country.
Jackie Robinson was chosen to integrate into …show more content…
Beals was one of the nine black students of the Little Rock Nine to attend an all white Central High School in Arkansas. This racially tense event was life-changing for her. For instance in paragraph eighteen, Beals stated, “We stepped up the front door of Central High School and crossed the threshold into that place where angry segregationist mobs had forbidden us to go.” This quote shows that by stepping over the “threshold” (Beals), Beals grew to be one of the first pioneers to integrate into an all white school and was proud that she “lived in a country that would go this far to bring justice to a Little Rose girl like her.” (Beals) Beals also changed her country for the better because she changed history. For example, “If these guys just go with us the first time, everything is going to be okay.” (Beals) This textual evidences refers to the soldiers that were escorting the the Little Rock Nine. Beals knew that if they were successful in entering the Central High School, this would mark the beginning of other schools to become integrated. This significant and favorable impact by Beals and her peers would be a starting point for integration in America. Beals’ heroic actions of attending an integrated school were “forever etched” (Beals) into her memory and the in the memory of her country’s role in …show more content…
His first obstacle was that he was a foreigner. Feng Ru immigrated from China to America because he was inspired by the country’s industrialization. Feng Ru was motivated to build, design, and fly a plane. For example in paragraph four,” He was staggered by America’s power and prosperity. He understood that industrialization could do the same for China.” This quote shows that America’s power and prosperity amazed Feng Ru and gave him the hope that he could bring back what he saw in America to China as China’s first aviator. Another obstacle that Feng Ru had to endure was racism while trying to pursue his dream of becoming the first Chinese aviator. For example, in paragraph ten, Markel states, “ …. anti-Chinese sentiment was on the rise in the American West…” This statement reveals to the reader that Feng Ru had to go through racism and had to face the harsh life of people doubting him because he was Chinese. By overcoming these challenges, Feng Ru had a positive impact on China’s aviation, industrialization, and space programs. For example, in paragraph nine, the text states, “It is believed that he will be the first aviator to rise from the ground in China…The machine he is taking to China is of his own construction.” This text evidence demonstrates that through Feng Ru’s faith, hope, perseverance, and courage, he was able to push through and
Can turning points in a single person's life change a whole society? A turning point can be described as a life-changing event that teaches someone about themselves or the world around them. People who endure a life-changing event can respond positively or negatively. In the autobiography, “I Never Had It Made” by Jackie Robinson, the memoir, “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Pattillo Beals, and the article, “The Father of Chinese Aviation,” by Rebecca Maksel, each of the individuals faced turning points. The individuals of each story overcame a big obstacle that not only changed their life, but also made a positive impact on the history of their country.
Jackie Robinson was chosen to integrate into …show more content…
Beals was one of the nine black students of the Little Rock Nine to attend an all white Central High School in Arkansas. This racially tense event was life-changing for her. For instance in paragraph eighteen, Beals stated, “We stepped up the front door of Central High School and crossed the threshold into that place where angry segregationist mobs had forbidden us to go.” This quote shows that by stepping over the “threshold” (Beals), Beals grew to be one of the first pioneers to integrate into an all white school and was proud that she “lived in a country that would go this far to bring justice to a Little Rose girl like her.” (Beals) Beals also changed her country for the better because she changed history. For example, “If these guys just go with us the first time, everything is going to be okay.” (Beals) This textual evidences refers to the soldiers that were escorting the the Little Rock Nine. Beals knew that if they were successful in entering the Central High School, this would mark the beginning of other schools to become integrated. This significant and favorable impact by Beals and her peers would be a starting point for integration in America. Beals’ heroic actions of attending an integrated school were “forever etched” (Beals) into her memory and the in the memory of her country’s role in …show more content…
His first obstacle was that he was a foreigner. Feng Ru immigrated from China to America because he was inspired by the country’s industrialization. Feng Ru was motivated to build, design, and fly a plane. For example in paragraph four,” He was staggered by America’s power and prosperity. He understood that industrialization could do the same for China.” This quote shows that America’s power and prosperity amazed Feng Ru and gave him the hope that he could bring back what he saw in America to China as China’s first aviator. Another obstacle that Feng Ru had to endure was racism while trying to pursue his dream of becoming the first Chinese aviator. For example, in paragraph ten, Markel states, “ …. anti-Chinese sentiment was on the rise in the American West…” This statement reveals to the reader that Feng Ru had to go through racism and had to face the harsh life of people doubting him because he was Chinese. By overcoming these challenges, Feng Ru had a positive impact on China’s aviation, industrialization, and space programs. For example, in paragraph nine, the text states, “It is believed that he will be the first aviator to rise from the ground in China…The machine he is taking to China is of his own construction.” This text evidence demonstrates that through Feng Ru’s faith, hope, perseverance, and courage, he was able to push through and