Reframing the obstacle to see the positive greatly helps the girls accept their difficult time of change. The girls do not pay attention to the fact that they are constantly being bullied and injured but take notice of the positives. Through this, they become more self-aware and gain more freedom. Furthermore, their relationships among themselves are strengthened. This is revealed when the narrator states on page 8 that, “...all their picking on and bullying did was...keep us together… [and] it was kind of nice...because for the first time[,] us girls found ourselves telling each other our troubles...without worrying about being laughed at”. When a human encounters new obstacles and challenges, he/she will accept it and look for the positives.
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Once people accept the difficult change, they will become more open-minded and explore it thoroughly. Afterwards, they will become committed to the change and will work towards making it succeed. For instance, Alma accepts the bullying obstacle and commits herself to granting the girls their right to carry the water bucket. Moreover, the other girls commit to sticking with Alma and helping her out as the narrator states on page 8 that, “...[they] stuck to her like burrs.”. In addition, as people encounter similar difficulties, a strong relationship gets built; this relationship in turn helps them overcome the obstacles. Today in society, many people share their difficulties online and people with similar obstacles, reply instantly; the same goes for life outside the Internet. Plus, when one compares his situation with another, he/she gains self-awareness and as a result, becomes more free from societal norms. Humans react to challenging times of change by viewing the obstacle from a positive outlook, which helps them accept their situation and make them more …show more content…
When Alma is targeted by the boys, the other girls directly come to help her and to stand up against the boys. Prior to, the girls never believed in the idea that they could stand up against the boys. This is revealed when the magazines that the girl’s desire, are always taken by the boys and they are only allowed to play as outfielders in softball. Furthermore, on page 6, the narrator states that, "[i]nstead of...watching Alma get beaten up as we usually did[,]...the girls rushed right in to try and help her...[and] we somehow managed to get...ourselves out...with only a few bruises and torn stockings.". Challenges and obstacles makes one realize his/her true potential. Plus, humans react to these obstacles by embracing them. The girls would never had known that they could stand up against the boys if Alma had not questioned the rights of the girls. Even though they got a bit hurt, they developed a feeling of self-confidence. When a new obstacle is created, humans always find a new potential that they had never known about and at the same time, also get to demonstrate it. The girls in the story discover that they can stand up to the boys and do the same tasks as them and as a result, they get to demonstrate this when they carry the water bucket. One particular character that demonstrates this very clearly is Alma Niles. Alma is the one that
Once people accept the difficult change, they will become more open-minded and explore it thoroughly. Afterwards, they will become committed to the change and will work towards making it succeed. For instance, Alma accepts the bullying obstacle and commits herself to granting the girls their right to carry the water bucket. Moreover, the other girls commit to sticking with Alma and helping her out as the narrator states on page 8 that, “...[they] stuck to her like burrs.”. In addition, as people encounter similar difficulties, a strong relationship gets built; this relationship in turn helps them overcome the obstacles. Today in society, many people share their difficulties online and people with similar obstacles, reply instantly; the same goes for life outside the Internet. Plus, when one compares his situation with another, he/she gains self-awareness and as a result, becomes more free from societal norms. Humans react to challenging times of change by viewing the obstacle from a positive outlook, which helps them accept their situation and make them more …show more content…
When Alma is targeted by the boys, the other girls directly come to help her and to stand up against the boys. Prior to, the girls never believed in the idea that they could stand up against the boys. This is revealed when the magazines that the girl’s desire, are always taken by the boys and they are only allowed to play as outfielders in softball. Furthermore, on page 6, the narrator states that, "[i]nstead of...watching Alma get beaten up as we usually did[,]...the girls rushed right in to try and help her...[and] we somehow managed to get...ourselves out...with only a few bruises and torn stockings.". Challenges and obstacles makes one realize his/her true potential. Plus, humans react to these obstacles by embracing them. The girls would never had known that they could stand up against the boys if Alma had not questioned the rights of the girls. Even though they got a bit hurt, they developed a feeling of self-confidence. When a new obstacle is created, humans always find a new potential that they had never known about and at the same time, also get to demonstrate it. The girls in the story discover that they can stand up to the boys and do the same tasks as them and as a result, they get to demonstrate this when they carry the water bucket. One particular character that demonstrates this very clearly is Alma Niles. Alma is the one that