Sharing her story of courage, character, and influence is a source of pride. ... Being a mother of eight children (full-time job) built her character. ... I later learned from Hospice workers; it was her way of protecting her eight children, 23 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. ... My mother was admired by everyone, for her unselfish devotion to others, her whole life. ... The guidance that my mother provided for our family was not at all her job; it was her dream. ...

• Word Count: 670
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

That, to me, is courage. She is the kind of superwoman who is strong enough to take care of two children without ever complaining how hard it is. ... One of the many greatest traits my mother possesses is the ability to never give up on her loved ones. ... When I was caught drunk while sneaking in through my bedroom window, my mother had the most heart-broken look in her face. ... If I ever asked for a better mother, nothing would change because no one would be better than her-she is irreplaceable....

• Word Count: 751
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I make sure my children are in bed and a light is left on, just in case. ... When I was fourteen, I finally built up enough courage to ask a classmate to be my first girlfriend, her name was Laura. ... After only a few months of dating, I walked over to her house. Before her house came into view I could smell the smoke. ... The next year my mother had another man come live with us for a time. ...

• Word Count: 1595
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

"Edna had once told Madame Ratignolle that she would never sacrifice herself for her children, or for anyone" (Chopin 697). ... "Adele, pressing her cheek, whispered in an exhausted voice: 'Think of the children, Edna. Oh think of the children! ... Why does Edna think that her happiness comes from the exclusion of her children? ... I believe that true strength should be shown as "moral power, firmness, or courage" (OED). ...

• Word Count: 1146
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In every tragic event, whether it's man made or a natural disaster, reminds humanity about generosity, courage, and compassion. ... Claire, a mother who lost her son to the military, has invited other mother's that shared her sorrow. ... As Gloria was heading home from Claire's she sees two children being escorted inside a police car, which happened to be Jazlyn's children. ... She hoped her that her daughter would not follow her path, but unreluctant enough, her daughter followed her mother's footstep. The only thing that kept Tillie from committing suicide in jail wa...

• Word Count: 1442
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Celie's father rapes her when she is about fourteen years old, get pregnant not once but twice and has her children taken from her. It is almost implied that her mother knows about the rape but lets it go because her husband is focusing his negative attention on Celie and not on her. ... She does not speak about what is bothering her, she shows great care for her siblings, and her relationship with Nettie is what keeps her going. ... The reunion Celie has with Nettie, and her own children who had been adopted by the missionaries that befriended Nettie, is emotional, and overwhelming for C...

• Word Count: 767
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Her clothes are out of date-. ... She is stuck looking after children that have "eaten me alive- in her words. ... She tells her ex-lover Time holds great surprises."" ... She uses this new found courage to hold up a grocery store. ... The idea of The Glass Jar' is the journey of childhood and the source of the changes for this boy is when he discovers his mother and father having sex in bed, which also highlights the jealousy this boy has of this father "where his comforter lay in his rival's fast embrace and faithless would not turn her face-. ...

• Word Count: 1458
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School