Resilience in The Break The Break is a novel that has constant conflicts and issues occuring, from mental health issues to addictions and death to gangs, there is always conflict. Many of the characters find a way to deal with this conflict with various skills, one of the most occurring is their quality of resilience. Laura Vermette demonstrates all the seven C’s of resilience - competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control - in her book, The Break, through different characters and situations while showing how individuals would be unable to survive and grow without resilience. Competence is the ability to handle stressful situations effectively. Paulina shows competence the minute her daughter is brought into …show more content…
As soon as the assault that Stella witnessed out of her window, she calls the police. She was too in shock and scared to go check on the girl or to try and catch the assaulters, but she contributed by contacting the police immediately. Even though the police barely acknowledge her and question her sense of judgement, she continues to give them all the information she had seen and heard outside her window in hopes she could help the small women who were the victim. When Stella found out the victim had been her niece, she finds her self-worth within herself which is confidence in the seven C’s of resilience. Character means enjoying and recognizing a strong sense of self-worth, one who is in touch with their values and demonstrates a caring attitude to those around them. Stella had not visited her family since she and her husband moved houses across town because her husband was not comfortable with Stella going to what he considered a sketchier part of town. Stella recognizes that she can make her own decisions though, and that family is a huge part of her life she had been missing so despite what her husband says, she goes to visit her family. Once she arrives she calls her husband and tells him, “Jeff, I’m at Kookoo’s and we’re going to stay here” (Vermette 207). Stella finally recognizes and allows herself to do what is best for her, being with and taking care of her family, and she finally regains her self-worth. Lastly, Stella shows the act of control which is knowing you have the power of your actions and decisions. While waiting for the police to arrive at her house on the night of the assault, Stella decided to clean her house, having everything spotless and in its place by the time the police arrived. Days after the assault and visit of the police Stella continues to clean her house even though it is not necessary, but the knows it is one of the only things she has
Many people believe that resilience is only about survival with strength, but really resilience can be surviving through any means. In the story, "Unbroken" a man named Louis Zamperini and his friends crashed a ship during World War II. After the crash, Louis, and two others by the name of Mac and Phil survive and must use resilience to survive in the ocean and to get back. Louis Zamperini's most essential characteristic of resilience however is strong problem-solving skills, with him being able to fix most problems they come in contact with and with the other two being the opposite and needing their problems fixed.
Why Resilience is an Important Trait for Teenagers Considered emotionally unstable, teenagers are often wrapped in their own warped perspective of reality and unrealistic “realistic” views on life. Consequently, minor troubles become major struggles in their eyes which can daunt them emotionally and mentally. The novel, We Were Liars by E. Lockhart depicts the tragic circumstances of the narrator, Cadence Sinclair, and how she shows that she is resilient by quickly recovering from her difficulties. This book proves how resilience is an important trait for all teens to have, shown through Cadence setting aside her brain damage and emotional agony from her accident and instead happily spending time with her most beloved group of friends; the
Throughout the whole story the two bicker and argue, eventually Sister confronts each of her family member including Stella-Rondo and left home to the
(Vermette 267). Stella’s anxious thoughts arise as she wrestles with a sense of personal responsibility for the situation as feels she could have intervened and prevented the situation further than with the police alone. Stella's increased worry pervades her being, as the realization that she made the wrong decision, despite it being the best option at the time for her own protection, heightens her guilt. As a result, Emily's trauma has a far-reaching impact on others, demonstrating its domineering implications. In conclusion, although the family was distant during the physical events of the situation they still took on
Amari is not the only character in the novel who shows great resilience in the face of hardship. Other enslaved people such as Teenie, Tidbit, and Cato also demonstrate remarkable courage and determination in their efforts to resist their bondage. In this way, the novel suggests that resilience is a universal human quality that can be nurtured and developed in all individuals. As Draper writes, "The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it" (Draper, 167). This quote emphasizes the idea that resilience is not a rare quality, but rather it is something that all people
Stella's choice to stay with Stanley is not a conscious one; rather, it is a
The book “Unbroken” written by Laura Hillenbrand, Gives the reader a feeling of power, determination, and hope. Following the theme of “hope dies last,” by providing a character that shows courage and bravery throughout the story. Also showing the reader how much family counts, and even if you are halfway across the world from you family. They will always be with
The novel Scar boys by Len Vlahos finds the power of friendship and times of hardship,emphasizing the importance of finding strength in each other. It follows the story of Harry, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world and the group of misfits he meets along the way. While reading this novel I realized that there are themes of resilience and hope,showing that in times of distress,it is feasible to find fortitude and bravery. The survivor is an archetype for Harry who has overcome trouble and is determined to get the most of his life. He is strong willed.
What does resilience really mean to you? The literal definition to resilience is the ability to cope with problems and setbacks. In the story Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, she shows us all different kind of ways that the characters in her story used the skills that Kendra Cherry was talking about, to help them out of every situation. In this story it shows how certain situations affect people in different ways and how each person goes through seven skills. The characteristic that Louie undergoes is the skill of Strong Problem-Solving.
Stella’s racism is merely a defense mechanism, in order to hide her true identity. Stella betrays the black family next door by being racist towards
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Various characteristics are needed to be resilient. In the book, Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt, Henry loses his brother, Franklin. But, Henry is able to stay in control of the things going on in his life. He has a plan of what he wants to do; climb Katahdin.
The story develops his individual struggle to create his own resilience and self-worth thrive in his life, devoid of any help… until he meets Trevor. The book is not a sob story however, the road
When he is questioned by Blanche in front of his friends he throws a fit, in a way that could be interpreted into showing off for his friends. He takes his anger out on Stella and hits her. After Stella leaves with Blanche, he calls for her nonstop until she finally comes back to him. He needs Stella just as much as she needs
Stella is resentful and angry. She does not try to escape the reality she is faced with but allows it to negatively affect her attitude towards her sister and her mother. For example Ozick explains “Then Stella took the shawl away and made Magda die. Afterward Stella said: ”I was cold.” And Afterward she was always cold, always.
According to Masten (2001) “resiliency refers to a class of phenomena characterized by good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaptation or development” (p. 228). Garmezy (1991) considers the intelligence level of an individual and ability to possess the mind power to tackle an adverse situation as one pleases as the core characteristics of a resilient individual. Garmezy (1991) resiliency framework allows student affairs professionals is to examine the strengths of disadvantaged students who are faced with various life stressors, but