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    Based on the novel you have read, write about a character who you feel possesses strong determination. Support your answer with information from the novel. I choose the novel Sing to the Dawn, written by Minfong Ho. The character who possesses strong determination is Dawan. I have many reasons for that First of all, Dawan’s strong determination can be seen when her father accused her of snatching her brother chance. After she achieved first place in government exam, she found herself in difficult situation. Her father was so angry with her winning because he wes hoping that his son, Kwai would be the one to further his study in the city. He thought that, there was no point fora gitl to have higher education. Her father did not give her the permission and he spat out,”"You took vour own brother's chance away from him!” Dawan did not get the support from her very own father. Even so, Dawan still was so determined in standing up for her right and sill not giving up on persuading her father to let her go. ‘Apatt from that, after her father’s disapproval, her strong determination is portrayed when she tried to enlist her cousin, Noi’s help. Dawan did not want to let her golden opportunity slipped away. ‘She went to meet her cousia, Noi, because she wanted to ask some advices on studying in a city and asked Noi to convince her father. Despite, Noi discouraged Dawan by telling her thatthe city isa cruel and ugly place and she asked Dawan to not to go to the city and just stay at home. She id not change her mind even Noi told her how bad the city is. Heace, Dawan responded, “I want to see for myself.” ‘She realised that life may not necessarily be better for her in the city, but she refused to be discouraged by the city’s horror. Last but not least, her strong determination can been seen when Dawan argued the head monk as she disagreed with his religious ideas. Dawan wanted to prove that she also has the right to further her study in the city school. She knew the truth about her village and what to do after her study. She took risk courageously because she thought the head monk would console her father. Dawan really needed the chances as she said to the head monk... | want my chance to trv too!" Unfortunately. a very ere opinion came out fiom the head monk,”You will just be wasting vour time and spirit.” All in all, Dawan’s strong determination is proven by her responses after her father accused her, she tried to enlist Noi’s help and she argued the head monk. Neither one of them supported her decision but she did not give up nor did it deter her. She put up 2 gallant front when her father refused to allow her to study in the city. She challenged and reasoned with her father and finally, by the help of Kwai, he gave her his blessing. Dawan possesses strong determination to claim her right to education. Her persistence together with courage helped her to overcome the hurdles. Dawan proved that, strong

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