The Effects of Sudden Events on People’s Lives
Alaina Baughn
Ms. Colley
Language Arts 7
27 February 2018
The Effects of Sudden Events on People’s Lives
Have you ever witnessed an event that has forever changed your life or the life of someone you know? This could cause you to have a positive or negative change in your life. In the story “A Christmas Carol Scrooge and Marley”, “At the Crossroads” and “Profile; Malala Yousafanzi”, Scrooge, Nick Kleckner, and Malala undergo a major change as the result of sudden events in their lives.
In the play, “A Christmas Carol Scrooge and Marley”, the character of Scrooge undergoes a change that transforms him from a cruel miser to a joyful, generous individual as a result of visits from three spirits. The three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, show Scrooge events from his life that causes him to realize that making changes in his life will positively affect him and others around him. “Spirit! Hear me! I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I would have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this if I am past all hope?” This shows Scrooge realizing that being generous and caring to his family and co-workers leads to a meaningful life.
In the story, “At the Crossroads,” Nick Kleckner changes form not understanding the point of life, to realizing mankind is more amazing than he thought. Nick Kleckner went on a 2,500 mile walk across the country and was taken care of by strangers, causing him to change his outlook on life and the people around him. “The biggest takeaway from this experience is to have realized that mankind is better than I ever dreamed.” This shows that Nick changes his outlook on life, by the generosity of kind strangers.
In the article “Profile: Malala Yousafanzi,” Malala starts as an unknown Pakistani school girl but through events such as getting shot in the head she becomes a Nobel Prize winner and an activist for issues throughout her community. Malala spoke and wrote about the issues in her community under the rule of the Taliban, causing her to get shot in the head. This led her to get noticed by people around the world. “Since then she has been shot in the head by the militants and has become the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize.” This shows that Malala continues to be an activist for children’s peace around the world and speaks about what she believes in.
In conclusion important events tend to cause a change in one’s mindset. These events usually lead to a more positive mindset. And a better life for the person affected.
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