Can fictional heroes teach us something about doing impossible things? Let’s start by choosing the YA Fiction character doing impossible things YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH:
- HARRY POTTER, treated as worthless at home, empowered by the love of his parents, defeated the most powerful, murderous wizard, with the help of friends.
- KATNISS EVERDEEN, teen raised in poverty, used abilities learned from a parent, defeated a powerful, tyrannical government and its ruthless leader, with the support of many in the districts.
- LUKE SKYWALKER, powerless ward of ordinary farmers, received training on how to use his gifts, defeated the cruel empire ruling the galaxy, with the help of many others.
- OTHER: _____________________
Did you notice how much these characters have in common?
What humble beginnings they come from?
How were they empowered?
What impossibly powerful entity did they defeat?
Who helped them?
How can you apply this to the impossible thing you want to accomplish? (Fill in the blanks in a notebook, digital document, or in your mind!)
- What are your humble beginnings? ________________________
- What abilities do you possess?________________________
- What’s that one, seemingly impossible, thing you want to achieve? ________________________
- What friends, or other resources, can come alongside, to help?_________________________