“Let us not forget, after all, that there is always a moment when the moral choice is made. Often because of one story or one book or one person, we are able to make a different choice, a choice for humanity, for life.” Elie Wiesel once stated this about the importance of learning about people who were rescuers during the Holocaust. In relation to my experiences, A Little Princess made me see that I need to show courage and be kind no matter the situation. Sara Crewe, the main character, went through so many hardships, and yet she still maintained a positive attitude. She wanted to make others happy, and, in the end, she was rewarded. Sara came from a very rich lifestyle where she was able to get anything she wanted, yet she still showed kindness to all those around her. When she lost her father, all her possessions, and was forced to be a servant girl in the care of Miss Minchin at her seminary for young girls, she still maintained her values. Whenever I am faced with hardships, I think about how she dealt with her hardships. Her imagination helped her, and my imagination helps me. She taught me that to be a “princess”, you must be morally selfless, kind, and able to be courageous no matter the …show more content…
In one scene, Sara, now a meager servant, sees a beggar girl on the street that is very hungry, and she buys six rolls. She gives five to the girl and only keeps on to herself. This really inspired me to give to those who are hungrier than I am. Another thing that this book has taught me is that sometimes it is better to hold your tongue and not defend yourself rather than to stand up and defend yourself. This decision is hard for me to make because I constantly want to defend myself and not be subjected to false blame or something of the like. However, it is ethical to silently defend yourself because that is what gives you the courage to keep going and do the right