The Youngest Dragon Boy Character Analysis

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“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough,” quoted by the American author Augustine “Og” Mandino. Augustine's quote brings great resemblance to both Mare and Keevan through the thought that they will not fail in their eyes when, they had enough determination to help themselves and others. The Smallest Dragon Boy, written by Anne McCaffrey, consists of a boy who is determined to become a dragon rider and protect his planet. Throughout Keevan’s struggle he faces many doubting peers, discouraging rumors and low hopes. Although it was difficult, he remained determined to create a better life for himself as the smallest dragon rider ever, on the planet of Pern. The Red Queen, written by Victoria Aveyard, consists …show more content…
Throughout their experience she saves a irreplaceable friend and he creates a better life for himself. Then she puts her family first and does what's best for them, and he brings himself great pain while trying to achieve a life long goal. Finally, they find a way to prove the doubters wrong through their determination for others and themselves. Their determination is a large part of who these characters are. Without their determination I would not think of them as Mare or Keevan because that is who they are, they are determined. Not only does their determination play a big part in their life, but I feel that it plays a big part in our life as well. Many people in the world use their determination to create a better life for their family or themselves. One example of this is getting a job. Getting a job requires lots of work which is done through determination. The only reason people get jobs is to make life better, so many people can relate to both Mare and Keevan. Not only is improving your life done through determination but improving other lives close to you such as your family. So many people in the world do so much for the people they love that can only be done through determination and how much they care for eachother. If there was no determination then there would be no improving people's lives just living with and dealing with how they are. Proving that millions of people have experienced or can at least relate to the kind of determination both Mare and Keevan have. Therefore, concluding that both Mare and Keevan have determination to improve loved ones lives that is relatable to

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