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In the book "Red Scarf Girl" by Ji-Li Jiang the main character Ji-Li learns that sometimes you are born with differences that you're not able to control. In the first few chapters Ji-Li Jiang is faced with prejudice from her classmates that she can't control.

In the beginning of the book, Ji-Li is faced with prejudice because of her family background. Because of these stereotypes made against her she is not able to become at red successor, which is a higher level of respect, because her grandfather was a landlord which was considered a crime. Ji-Li had no control over what her grandfather had done, yet she still faces prejudice and doesn't receive the same privileges at her classmates. Like Ji-Li in our world are born with disparities that they aren't able to command.

Just like Ji-Li, prejudices can be made for any reason and can disable certain people from obtaining specific benefits, even if they have no control over their differences. Sometimes people are born a certain way and have to live with stereotypes and prejudices.

READING RESPONSE

In the book "A Raisin in the sun" by Lorraine Hansberry the main character, Walter, realizes, that money cannot solve all of his problems. Throughout the story, he tries to make himself believe that money will equal happiness and that it is the only solution to his problems.

In the beginning of the book Walter is always talking about how money will allow him to be like the rich white people and give him happiness. Despite all of this, when Walter receives his check for $10,000 from life insurance money and his family buys a new house he hasn't fulfilled his goal of reaching happiness. He learns that you can't buy happiness.

Throughout the book, Walter always thinks that money will give him everything, but realizes that happiness he can't buy, that he must obtain it himself without money.

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In the book "I am Number Four" by Pittacus Lore, the main character,  John, realizes that bravery and determination can lead you to success. Throughout the book, he is brave in everything he does and becomes successful because of that.

For the duration of the beginning of the book, John moves from city to city to hide the fact that he is an alien and is being hunted down to be killed. Towards the middle, they find out who John really is and become aware of everything that is happening. Through bravery and determination when either fighting or hiding his true identity, John bis always brave and never gives up or quits on a problem. As in the book, in the world, bravery and determination can be significant to a lot of things in life that will help you succeed. Like John, being brave and never giving up can be a key to success.

In conclusion, bravery and determination can be important in everything you do. In the same way that John did, bravery and determination are crucial to succeeding.