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Hannah Michelson's Monologue

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Good morning, Mrs James, and peers. This morning I will be discussing two protagonists from books that I have recently read that have both inspired me in different ways.

Grace Lancaster is a character in the novel "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green. She is described to be intelligent, witty, and kind-hearted. Despite having been diagnosed with cancer at a young age, Grace remains optimistic and determined to live life to the fullest.

Grace Lancaster's voice in "The Fault in Our Stars" is intelligent and articulate, with a dry wit and a tendency toward sarcasm. She is a strong and independent character who is not afraid to speak her mind, and her voice reflects this.

One example of Grace's wit and sarcasm is when she tells Hazel that …show more content…

Hanna Michelson is the main character of the novel "The Earth is Singing" by Vanessa Curtis. She is a young Jewish girl living in Latvia during World War Two, and her story is one of survival, resilience, and courage in the face of extreme adversity. Despite the many challenges that she faces, including being forced into the ghetto and witnessing the horrors of the Holocaust, Hannah remains determined to live and help others. Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit in even the most difficult of circumstances.

Hanna Michelson's voice in "The Earth is Singing" is marked by her resilience, courage, and determination in the face of extreme adversity. As she was living in Latvia during World War Two, her voice reflects the horrors that she experiences during this time. Despite the many challenges that she faces, Hanna remains strong and determined, refusing to give up hope even in the darkest of moments. Her voice is full of emotion, conveying both the pain and the strength that she feels as she struggles to survive in a world that seems determined to destroy …show more content…

She finds the strength to continue living even after her family is taken away by the Nazis. Hanna's determination is demonstrated by her refusal to let the Nazis break her spirit, even when they subject her to unspeakable horrors. These examples show how Hanna's voice in "The Earth is Singing" is characterized by her resilience, courage, and determination in the face of extreme

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