Ahmed Hassan Asif
ENG 2DO
Monday June 1st 2014
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Courage in Life
A simple illustration of courage can dramatically alter one’s life. In the novel Theories of Relativity by Barbara Haworth Attard, the author tends to show that a simple courageous act can significantly change one’s life. In some cases in the novel the characters tend to be not even be aware of it.The characters Jenna, Dylan, and Ainsley genuinely demonstrate how showing courage is so crucial in life, and that it can essentially change one’s life to either granting them good or bad fortune, without them even being aware of it.
Firstly, the characters Jenna & Dylan demonstrate courageous acts by making
decisions which lead to having a significant impact in their lives. Jenna illustrates her showing …show more content…
By Asif 3 getting in the right mindset, Dylan is motivated that he can get off the streets just like Ainsley did. Likely, Dylan makes another key decision showing great amount of courage. “He doesn’t own me, tell him I’ve changed my mind, I don’t want any part of him” (Attard 242). Once again having the right mentality Dylan feels more confident that he could get away from
Brendan. He decides to handle things on his own,and not anybody elses was. Lastly, Dylan makes a decision to make a phone call to Glen. “When can I start work” (Attard 260). Dylan makes a phone call to Glen and finally finds some success in life. This Decision was a great impact in Dylan’s life because he now feels he has finally turned things around and can live independently. In conclusion, the characters in the novel Theories of Relativity Jenna, Dylan, and
Ainsley truly demonstrate how decision making is a key component in ones life, it can truly change your life, without them even being conscious of it. From Jenna’s decision to running away from home to Dylan finally making the correct decisions and finding success in his life, all of these decisions require great amount courage and