Assignment: Challenges Name:
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In ‘Mi Caballo Mago’, English Translation ‘My Wonder Horse’, why do you think the boy is torn between pride at his own feat and respect of the animals’ majesty?
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Explain the limits and obstacles that the boy must overcome.
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In On Being Seventeen, Bright, and Unable to Read when David considers going to college, what gives him courage?
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What did David do that made him feel better about himself?
In each of the pieces an individual finds himself in direct conflict with some challenge, be it the elements, a wild animal, or a trait. Forced to struggle, the characters consider their values, their understanding of nature, and ultimately their place in the hierarchy of the natural world.
Write a personal narrative in which you relate an incident from your experience that challenged you in some way.
Include ideas about
 how it gave you encouragement
 what you did to help yourself
 what others did to help or challenge you
 hat kinds of things you did to feel proud about yourself