I Will Survive

Louis Zamperini once said, “I’d made it this far and refused to give up because all my life I had always finished the race” ( Louis Zamperini Quotes). From the terrifying sea to the torturous prison camps, this is how Zamperini lived his life. In his younger years, he experienced more than a man should in an entire lifetime. Throughout his incredible journey, he was mischievous, resilient, and courageous. Born to Italian immigrants, Louis Zamperini experienced a rebellious childhood, always in trouble with the authorities. He would take food if it was within reach, he would pick fights with other people, and he drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes from a young age (Hillenbrand). Zamperini 's mischievous attitude is what lead him to becoming…

Horowitz says this to Holden because he wants him to realize that the fish naturally survive this way. Even though the ducks are surrounded with ice, they let Mother Nature take its course by waiting it out and knowing they are going to survive. Horowitz goes on to say, “If you was a fish, Mother Nature 's take care of you, wouldn’t she?” Then he says, “You don’t think them fish just die when it gets to be winter, do ya?” . This relates directly to Holden because he is afraid that he isn’t going…

fittest before the quote. “The phrase ‘survival of the fittest’ has often been used to describe the circumstances of natural selection, the idea that only those most prepared to survive in their environments do so” (). In “To Build a Fire”, Jack London wrote about a man who decides to take a journey alone through the Yukon in the extreme cold; the temperature was 75 degrees below zero. The man had no experience, was single-minded, and had a lack of respect for the nature. Through “To Build a…

Why did I survive, Allister? How come I didn’t die when I took those three rounds? One in the shoulder, one in the arm, one in the thigh and then the impossible. In another engagement I took an armor-piercing round right through my armor vest, why did I live to suffer?” Tank glanced at him through moistened eyes, looking for a reaction. He hoped that his revelation wasn’t overkilling, in the same way as he did with Ellie. “You’re alive through the grace and sovereignty of God. Tank, the Lord…

After a military success conquering Saxony on September 10, Frederick II, King of Prussia wrote on October 26, 1756, “The enemy apparently made more mistakes than my officers, to the point where, this year, we have succeeded. However, this whole campaign is but the arrangement of the chessboard. This coming year, the game will begin and it is a difficult task that I have proposed to myself to be wise still.” Frederick had now to await the forthcoming of the next campaign, when France, Austria,…

jumped into the shower and got out 10 minutes later. 'What the hell do I wear? Are we going somewhere nice or casual? Should I text her and see? Fuck it, I 'll surprise her. ' Carmilla decided to wear her black skinny jeans with the tear on the kneecaps, her leather boots, and a black top that slightly showed off her stomach. She had the abs, so why not impress Laura? She wore her hair in the usual way, curls draping down her shoulders, while her bangs swooped over her…

the car he starts walking and Kelly moves to the driver’s seat and hollers at him, he forgot to leave the keys, so as he comes back with the keys he also gives her a small box, another present, he never tells her what is inside but he says to wait to open it till New Year’s Eve. In the box we can infer that it is an engagement ring. That engagement ring symbolized promise, promise that he would be back by New Year's Eve, and promise that he would be her’s for the rest of their lives.…

honor the departed chiefs, especially Kamehameha I. It may seem irrelevant or insignificant compared to Kaulana Na Pua. However, Kamehameha I made a significant impact in Hawaii’s history. In the mele “Na Alii” it talks about how the chiefs brought righteousness to Hawaii and how they were royal and famous. The chiefs were compared to Napoleon and even when they passed away their descendants would survive. In the mele, one of the text was ‘A Koe no na pua’ which meant “And their flowers…

Have you ever wondered how the Italian mafia was able to survive even in the worst of times? Before I say anything else I just want to say that the purpose of this opening was to get you interested. Having said that I actually do not know the answer to that question however I do know about the theme of that question. Being able to push through when the going gets tough. There are 3 songs that I have chosen that convey the same theme. The writers of these songs are Macklemore a white rapper and…

In the book The Guardian Herd: Stormbound the main Starfire, or just Star has to go through some pretty tough times, after all he is the black foal. The black foal, star is a foal that harnesses power from the hundred year star, “ The Hundred Year Star was gone from the sky, but in its place has star himself, the black foal of Anok, the most powerful pegasus alive.”. On your first birthday the hundred year star can give you the power of a healer, which will renight the herds. Or, you get to be…