Perseverance In 'The Last Thing I Remember'

When the world seems to be upside down, and nothing seems to be going right, do you give up? Or do you keep trying no matter the odds? Every day people are faced with the options of either giving up or following through with a choice. For a majority of people giving up seems like the easiest option, but sometimes the easiest option is not the most beneficial option. The Last Thing I Remember is a story that teaches a valuable lesson that is true even for teens today: perseverance is key to overcome many obstacles in life. In the book The Last Thing I Remember, the author uses conflict to develop the theme of persevering even when it feels like the world is against you. For instance, the main character Charlie West wakes up and can’t remember anything from the past year. Charlie is lost in the world and has to struggle to find clues about his missing memories. Charlie has to use perseverance to search and find the truth about what happened to him within that year. Not only does Charlie not remember anything, but he is also a wanted criminal. Charlie has been accused of committing crimes and is in danger from the police, as they are trying to arrest him. Even though, the police want to arrest him, Charlie continually escapes from their grasp because he
thinks he is innocent. There are many examples throughout the story that prove the theme is to keep trying no matter how difficult it may be. Many teenagers today face situations where instead of persevering they give up.
Perseverance is key in athletics. Students may be tempted to give up mid game if their team is losing; however, valuable lessons can be learned if the athlete remains gritty and tries even harder. Perhaps their perseverance will cause other athletes to try harder as well. Also, teens need perseverance in their personal lives. Sometimes life is really difficult, and if you have several difficult situations occurring at the same time, it can begin to weigh you down. Even though life may be hard, you should continue to try your best to get through it. You most likely will go through many hardships in life, but the world is not against
you. So, are you going to give up when life gets hard? The answer should be no! Perseverance is a huge part of succeeding in life in order to overcome deterrents. Being gritty and persevering through hardships can be beneficial to everyone in the world. Knowing to keep trying will help you thrive greatly. If you are able to push past difficulties you will feel accomplished and proud of what you have done.