Kkoosh Weaknesses

Weak is most nearly defined as lacking strength, deficient in physical vigor, not able to sustain or exert much weight, pressure, or strain. In retrospect, strength is defined as capacity for exertion or endurance, power to resist force, an inherent asset. The two inform one another, without weakness strength is not tested and without strength weakness may cease to be defied. The trouble, however, is that two are so closely intertwined one can be mistaken for the other. To bring such a flaw in thought to life, allow me to introduce Jack London’s Law of Life. This story is an embodiment of social darwinism, bringing life to the theory of “survival of the fittest,” as the weak are weeded, the strong are left to prosper. While this mentality has
Yet when it came time for his “weakness” to lead to his death “he did not complain… It was the way of life, and [he believed] it was just” (London). It is at this point, when Koskoosh renders his internal force to external forces, in spite of his possibility for potential, that he becomes truly weak. While society may still view strength and weakness on a basis of physicality, there are an exceptional few that have defied this social model using the fortitude of their inner capabilities. Similarly to Koskoosh, Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein and Franklin Roosevelt all faced adversity; however, in refusing to accept that they were “weak” they justified their power through their relentlessness to overcome the obstacles that face
Roosevelt “was the only U.S. president to be elected four terms” (Biography.com). Throughout this duration, Roosevelt led the country through some of the worst times America has endured, all the while facing declining health and disease. Half way through his presidency, Roosevelt “was diagnosed as having contracted polio” (Biography.com). In denial of his physical restrictions, “he refused to accept that he was permanently paralyzed… trying numerous therapies and even bought the Warm Springs resort in Georgia seeking a cure” (Biography.com). Despite his efforts, Roosevelt was unable to regain the use of his legs and as a result “resigned to being a victim of polio, believing his political career to be over” (Biography.com). It was the support from those closest to him, his wife Eleanor and confidante Louis Howe, that encouraged him to continue on (Biography.com). Despite his illness, Roosevelt chose to exhibit a strong front to lead the country through both the Great Depression and World War II. “Over the next several years, Roosevelt worked to improve his physical and political image… [teaching] himself to walk short distances in his braces and was careful not to be seen in public using his wheelchair” (Biography.com). Both Roosevelt and Koskoosh were leaders of their societies that faced illness and physical limitations. It was because of the external support Roosevelt had that he found the strength within himself to persevere in the face of adversity to