The Fight For Beauty
Was there ever a time you sat down and asked yourself where the beauty and happiness in your life was? My Uncle Jyoo-Jyo did and he was always trying to live life to its fullest as well as maintaining his happiness. In order to live life to his fullest and maintain that happiness, my uncle’s life was constantly changing to suit those needs just like a roller coaster constantly changing with it’s many ups, downs, twists, turns, and loops that was designed to suit a rider’s needs. In a sense, my uncle was always battling for beauty and happiness in his life. Uncle Jyoo-Jyo relates much to that of Uncle Ralph who also was constantly battling for beauty and happiness in his own life. In the story “The Warriors”, by Anna Lee Walters, Uncle Ralph changes from a respected, ideal Uncle to a depressed, aged hobo during this “battle for beauty”. Uncle Ralph seems very much like an ideal and perfect uncle throughout the beginning of the story. Uncle Ralph would often teach his niece’s about their heritage and their Pawnee traditions through tales and songs. “‘Awkuh!’ he said, using the Pawnee expression to show his dissatisfaction. Outside, we sat on the cement porch. Uncle Ralph was quiet for a long time, and neither Sister nor I
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Approximate Word count = 837
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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