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Comparing Perseverance In Michelle Kwan And Mae Jemison

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The two stories called Michelle Kwan and Mae Jemison are similar because they both share the same theme of perseverance and they both follow their dream. Mae Jemison is the first African American woman who went into space. Michelle Kwan is a ice skater who took a big step to her dream. I will show you how these stories are the similarities and differences. I will show you how they are similar first. One way they are similar is on page 139 in the story Michelle Kwan, the author quoted “But even after bombing there I still believe in myself.” This is perseverance because it means even after failing she still thinks she can do it instead quitting. On the same page it said “Michelle was determined to prove herself to her coach and to

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