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Also, the Sea represents the past and a tragic event that happened, so every time she goes surfing after losing her arm she is reminded of the past. This shows how even with her tragic past she never gives up on surfing as she takes on the Sea and the National title. Everyday, bethany would wake up early to go swimming with her best friend Alana and come back home for homeschool. In the beginning of the movie bethany loved the sea and the waves that came with it, so she could ride the waves. The morning Bethany and her friend, Alana, and her brother and dad went surfing at Tunnels Beach,

“No human being could have passed a happier childhood than myself. My parents were possessed by the very spirit of kindness and indulgence. We felt that they were not the tyrants to rule our lot according to their caprice, but the agents and creators of all the many delights which we enjoyed. When I mingled with other families I distinctly discerned how peculiarly fortunate my lot was, and gratitude assisted the development of filial love.”

Many things about the film remake of Bethany's story are the same as the real-life event. Bethany and her family helped as much as they could with the film- making process, and met with each of the cast members before, as well as throughout, the filming process. Some of the similarities to the real- life event include Bethany's excitement to return to the water and her old surfing life, as well as the timeline in which she did. Bethany began surfing again within one month of her attack. Other similarities were that of: her cutting fruit by holding it between her feet, her taking the arm off of one of her Barbie dolls to match hers, and her overall hard work to go on to having a pro- surfer career. Also, Bethany's family dog, Hana, was the actual dog that played "Ginger" in the movie.

Ever since I was a young child, my parents always told me to try my best in school, they always told me this for the reason that they never had the opportunity to have a good job because they never finished school. This event is shaping me to care a lot regarding my education. In addition to that, another event that has shaped me to become the person I am today is that since my parents don’t have good paying jobs they have to work hard to take care of me and my siblings this event has caused me to become a hard working person and to seize all opportunities to live a good life because I don’t want to struggle like my parents.

In the book Seabiscuit an American Legend written by Laura Hillenbrand in the year 2001, is about a horse and jockey that no one thought that could win but they end up proving those who doubted them wrong. Throughout the book the author teaches us some very important lessons. For example, she teaches us how you don’t need a lot of money and other fancy things to be happy. Laura also teaches us how you can start at the bottom of the pyramid and work way up to the top if you believe in yourself. Seabiscuit also was a horse that no one believed in at all but this one jockey thought he had the heart to be a winner.

She was very strong minded, determined and persistent. Bethany never gave up on her dream of being a professional surfer because she was not afraid anymore. She was not particularly afraid of getting attacked by another shark because she finally conquered her fear of never surfing again.

In the downs of a small farm, two rabbits are preparing to flee their warren in order to escape men come to kill them. Richard Adam’s Watership Down follows these two rabbits - Hazel and Fiver - as they gather a following and make their way across the farmland to safety. The band of misfits looks to Hazel for guidance, and he leads them to their haven: a warren atop the hills where the rabbits are safe and sound. However, the need to keep the warren going pushes the rabbits to continue exploring and find does in other warrens. While looking, they meet the Efrafa warren. This warren is lead by General Woundwort, and immediately the two parties are at odds with one another. The most noticeable difference is between the leaders of the two warrens: Hazel and General Woundwort. Both Hazel and General Woundwort are cunning; however, the leaders use their wits in different ways. Hazel uses his wit for the betterment of his people, while General Woundwort uses his to control and oppress his people.

Bethany Hamilton was attacked when she was 13 years old when the attacked happened Bethany was a very calm person when the attacked happened cause she know if she freaked out she would lose most of her blood. She was attacked on her surfer board out in Hawaii where the tiger shark left a big chuck bit in her board.

Bethany Hamilton showed great resilience in overcoming a shark attack in order to achieve her dreams. When she was thirteen years old, Bethany was attacked by a fifteen foot tiger shark. The shark seemed to be attracted to her watch on her left arm. She lost her left arm and was unsure if she would ever be able to surf again none the less become a professional surfer.

She was motivated to surf again. “The day before Thanksgiving, Bethany went to the beach for the first time since the attack” (Shark Attack Survivor

Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy lifestyle, she authored the book BODY AND SOUL in 2014. Bethany’s latest project, SURFS LIKE A GIRL, a surf film which will showcase her as one of the best women surfers in the world, is set to release in Spring 2017. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother, and she continues to touch and inspire lives globally as a professional surfer, and motivational

Bethany Hamilton does not think of herself as different. She had people in the hospital looking at her weird, but she did not feel different. She had people talking about her, but she told the people that she wasn’t different. Bethany had people telling her she was different, but she said she wasn’t. I can conclude she was ready to hit the waves.

“Past is passed onto bigger and better”. (9) Bethany Hamilton was thirteen when one of the most horrific things that could happen to a person happened. Then she does things that only a few people could accomplish. Despite the devastating shark attack, Bethany Hamilton showed resilience in her surfing dream. She showed multiple traits that few have.

Bethany had to overcome many obstacles, such as re-learning simple things. After using two arms to help her with basic tasks, like getting dressed, it was hard for her to actually do them with only one arm. Most things she had to relearn were simple like chopping foods and getting dressed. Others weren’t as simple, like relearning how to surf. Trying to adapt to the chores she had to relearn was a difficult process, but

The film's protagonist, Bethany Hamilton, is young but demonstrates remarkable maturity for her age. She is passionate about and committed to surfing as a recreational activity and also as a professional sport. Bethany has a strong Christian faith, which is shown to be an important part of her character as well as her family background. Bethany's parents Tom and Cheri are both depicted as stalwart supporters of their daughter, as well as being laid-back surfers who are entrenched in Hawaii. Bethany has two brothers, Noah and Timmy. Neither Noah nor Timmy are major characters in the film. Bethany's best friend Alana features prominently in the film, as she is supportive of her friend and is also a competitive surfer. Alana and Bethany both win competitions and were both selected for Rip Curl sponsorship. Another key character in Soul Surfer is Malina, a bitter, competitive surfer who