Definition of Courage
Mia Stives
English 3 AP
Morgan p.4
1 April 2013
Courage
Patiently awaiting the doctor’s return, Allison aimlessly flips through magazines while pondering what her results will read. She repeatedly tells herself “This time, I will be free. I will remain strong. I won’t give up.” This is her 17th visit to the oncologist in 6 months, and it’s her 17th time sitting in the waiting room to see if her body has finally rid of the cancer once and for all. Over the past 3 years, Allison has never lost hope, she constantly strives for recovery and right now she is ready to face her results that will have an immense effect on her life. Allison is courageous.
It is a common misconception that courage is only shown through a magnificent act of bravery which is why it is necessary to explain the true meaning of the commonly used word. Courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens one. Courage is what drives aspirations. The amount of courage you possess will determine how successful you are in the end. Courage is determination. Courage is bravery. Courage is being dauntless. By pursuing something that you are exceedingly fearful of, you demonstrate a vast amount of courage that most will never come to uphold. Courage is standing up and fighting for our country instead of ridiculing the government and saying war is unbeneficial. By risking their own life to fight for America’s freedom while also being ridiculed by the very Americans they are fighting for, American soldiers are some of the most courageous people in the world because they are overcoming the universal fear of death not even for themselves, but for the benefit of others.
Courage does not have to be a grand act such as sprinting into a burning building in order to save numerous lives. An eleven year old kid confronting a vici ous bully at school also requires a massive amount of bravery which means that standing up for oneself is an act of courage as well. Courage is shown in any situation
English 3 AP
Morgan p.4
1 April 2013
Courage
Patiently awaiting the doctor’s return, Allison aimlessly flips through magazines while pondering what her results will read. She repeatedly tells herself “This time, I will be free. I will remain strong. I won’t give up.” This is her 17th visit to the oncologist in 6 months, and it’s her 17th time sitting in the waiting room to see if her body has finally rid of the cancer once and for all. Over the past 3 years, Allison has never lost hope, she constantly strives for recovery and right now she is ready to face her results that will have an immense effect on her life. Allison is courageous.
It is a common misconception that courage is only shown through a magnificent act of bravery which is why it is necessary to explain the true meaning of the commonly used word. Courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens one. Courage is what drives aspirations. The amount of courage you possess will determine how successful you are in the end. Courage is determination. Courage is bravery. Courage is being dauntless. By pursuing something that you are exceedingly fearful of, you demonstrate a vast amount of courage that most will never come to uphold. Courage is standing up and fighting for our country instead of ridiculing the government and saying war is unbeneficial. By risking their own life to fight for America’s freedom while also being ridiculed by the very Americans they are fighting for, American soldiers are some of the most courageous people in the world because they are overcoming the universal fear of death not even for themselves, but for the benefit of others.
Courage does not have to be a grand act such as sprinting into a burning building in order to save numerous lives. An eleven year old kid confronting a vici ous bully at school also requires a massive amount of bravery which means that standing up for oneself is an act of courage as well. Courage is shown in any situation