‘No amount of talent, intelligence or education can take the place of perseverance
Source - (taken from quotes from Brent Gleeson and Calvin Coolidge) (Gleeson, 2016)
In a world where we seek instant-gratification; we often have short-attention-spans and are forever multitasking, we sometimes lose sight of one key element to achievement, success and survival – perseverance. Throughout one’s life, the quality of perseverance is a key in prevailing over challenges, no matter what the issue. It may not be in the exact form you expect, but perseverance will allow you to overcome failures and to move forward with hope and determination. The purpose of this tutorial is to identify how the two texts I have chosen, have deeply influenced my set …show more content…
In reading these pieces from the book, I can honestly say I have never been more moved at the strength of a human being. Her fiancé describes her in her book as ‘the indomitable spirit of a human being’ and my view is , not a truer word can be spoken. Turia is easily one of the most inspiring people I have ever read about and her capacity to maintain her positivity throughout this time with statements such as ‘I feel like the luckiest girl in the world’, is nothing short of extraordinary (Pitt, 2013). To turn a hideous situation and to still be so optimistic, for me it exemplified both a true hero and the epitome of perseverance. Turia’s book provides a variety of persuasive techniques and aesthetic features throughout her story with the use of ellipsis and dash, which are very powerful. Also metaphors such as ‘I’ve had to claw my way back to life’and assonances such as ‘learning to walk, to talk’, give her written word emphasis and strength, cementing in one’s memory. Although Henley’s poem and Turia’s book are both about perseverance, Turia’s book is an incredible inspirational tool for anyone facing adversity. She shares her story in such a way, so others, including myself can gain motivation and learn that it is a strong heart, attitude and mindset (perseverance) that is the key to moving
Source - (taken from quotes from Brent Gleeson and Calvin Coolidge) (Gleeson, 2016)
In a world where we seek instant-gratification; we often have short-attention-spans and are forever multitasking, we sometimes lose sight of one key element to achievement, success and survival – perseverance. Throughout one’s life, the quality of perseverance is a key in prevailing over challenges, no matter what the issue. It may not be in the exact form you expect, but perseverance will allow you to overcome failures and to move forward with hope and determination. The purpose of this tutorial is to identify how the two texts I have chosen, have deeply influenced my set …show more content…
In reading these pieces from the book, I can honestly say I have never been more moved at the strength of a human being. Her fiancé describes her in her book as ‘the indomitable spirit of a human being’ and my view is , not a truer word can be spoken. Turia is easily one of the most inspiring people I have ever read about and her capacity to maintain her positivity throughout this time with statements such as ‘I feel like the luckiest girl in the world’, is nothing short of extraordinary (Pitt, 2013). To turn a hideous situation and to still be so optimistic, for me it exemplified both a true hero and the epitome of perseverance. Turia’s book provides a variety of persuasive techniques and aesthetic features throughout her story with the use of ellipsis and dash, which are very powerful. Also metaphors such as ‘I’ve had to claw my way back to life’and assonances such as ‘learning to walk, to talk’, give her written word emphasis and strength, cementing in one’s memory. Although Henley’s poem and Turia’s book are both about perseverance, Turia’s book is an incredible inspirational tool for anyone facing adversity. She shares her story in such a way, so others, including myself can gain motivation and learn that it is a strong heart, attitude and mindset (perseverance) that is the key to moving