Tough Alice In Wonderland

Warriors in Disguise Most frequently, the common conception of the word “hero” automatically refers to Marvel characters of beyond-human abilities pulverizing deformed aliens on top of the Empire State Building. There are expectations of those who save the world, but heroes can be within anyone and everyone. We, as a society, soon lose sight of what it really means to be a hero, and real heroes lose the degree of respect they deserve. Glorious heroes aged from centuries ago and had set the path for modern-day heroes to advance. One example is the classic tale of “Alice in Wonderland” in the version of “Tough Alice”, where the protagonist, Alice, falls through a rabbit hole consisting of her imagination and encounters the Jabberwock, the monster
who is attempting to obliterate her. Many characteristics develop and shape the way Alice, in comparison to modern, authentic heroes such as Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama, and Sal Dimiceli, perceive themselves and others differing by their persistence, motivation, and compassion. They all ultimately impacted the world and the people around them immensely. One of the prime examples of a realistic hero is Malala Yousafzai, a fifteen-year-old girl who was shot in the head for criticizing Taliban’s actions against women. Malala stated her belief that all girls should be able to go to school, and for that, she was targeted and shot. She miraculously survived and nevertheless continued to stand up for women’s rights. Malala contributed a comforting warmth beneficial to the world that would improve humanity and create a path that would direct us all in higher directions. She did not abdicate her position and have proved to maintain great advances for future generations to come. Malala was persistent in continuing her mark in a course of action without regards to the detrimental opposing force. In contrast, the protagonist of “Tough Alice”, does not show persistence in defeating the Jabberwock.
She initially responded to the monster’s attacks avoiding it as much as all that is conceivable according to the quote, “All Alice could do was duck and run, duck and run again,” (paragraph 63). Therefore, it displays the impression that she abandons easily and does not confront her obstacles. She previously escaped the grasps of the Jabberwock multiple times during her trip in Wonderland. For instance, quotes such as “The Jabberwock sounded close, so Alice sighed and raced after the pig into the woods,” (paragraph 7), and “And she hadn’t yet found a champion for the fight. So she raced past the tea table, waving her hand,” (paragraph 21) disproves the trait of her persistence in defeating the monster. She flees constantly when it is apparent that the Jabberwock aggravates her and comes to the point where it threatened her life, yet she avoided confrontation to resolve her
issue. Another example of a real-life hero is the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama.
She was raised in a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago before she went on to excel in academics to study at Princeton and Harvard. She rose from her deficient situation in life and comes to embody a representative of the highest achievements one can attain or even defy. Through her motivation, she has become a role model for women and an advocate for healthy families, including service members and their families, improving education, and international adolescent girls’ education. Michelle Obama proves that anyone, with enough motivation, can impact the world greatly. EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT MOTIVATION.ADD CONCLUDING
TRANSITION. On the other hand, Alice did not have motivation to defeat the Jabberwock. In paragraph 45, she SAID “Thank goodness you are here. You can save me,” representing her dependability on others. She did not have motivation to resolve the dilemma herself.
ADD PARAGRAPH OF CONTRAST. Sal Dimiceli bumps society's perception of the supremely powerful superhero to the side as he helps more than 500 people secure food, housing and other necessities each year via his nonprofit organization and local newspaper column. With nearly 50 million Americans living in poverty, dedicating one's life to help is certainly heroic.

Alice, on the contrary, is not prepared for a life or death battle, nor does she want to sacrifice her life. Towards the rising action of the story, Alice accepted her impending death, even though “she really didn’t want to die at all,” (paragraph 71). This demonstrates her altruistic trait of not caring about others survival. The story of “Tough Alice” in comparison to real life heroes displays multiple traits of characteristics such as their persistence, motivation, and selflessness. Although they contrast in many aspects, they both are very courageous. In the wise words of the White Queen in “Tough Alice”, “Laughter in the face of certain death? It is the very definition of hero.” A true hero is always empathetic, benevolent and shows a great deal of compassion and tenderness to those ailing or in distress. He or she keeps aside thoughts those are oriented to the self and embraces an attitude that serves others.