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Perseverance: A Brief Summary Of Buttercup's Poem

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Westley goes and finds Buttercup despite how weak he is. This is an example of perseverance, because Westley is weak and almost dead. This a difficult situation that most people would give up at. However, Westley perseveres, and still manages to save his love.Theme word: Perseverance
Theme statement: Sometimes in life you need to persevere even when things in life get tough. You can do this by looking forward to what’s ahead in the future, and not feeling down about the past. This will help you overcome your challenges, as well as raise your self-esteem.

When Westley is climbing the Cliffs of Insanity. This is an example of perseverance, because Westley is facing a difficult situation, that he perseveres through, by continuing to climb …show more content…

This is an example of perseverance, because the true love of Buttercup’s life is dead. Most people in this situation would give up on happiness, and do nothing but sulk. Though Buttercup was upset, she was able to persevere, and find a solution (riding her horse to cheer up.)

Inigo is stabbed by Tyrone. This is an example of perseverance, because Inigo faced a difficult situation (him being stabbed), where he could have given up. However, Inigo persevered, and continued to fight against Tyrone.
The Grandson does not like the story of The Princess Bride, but in the end learns to like it. This is an example of perseverance, because the grandpa faced a difficult situation (the grandson not liking the story), but the still able to persevere by reading the story.

Westley and Buttercup enter the fire swamp. This is an example of perseverance, because despite the fact that Westley and Buttercup are going through a difficult situation (being chased by all of the prince's men), Buttercup and Westley are still able to find a solution (entering the fire swamp). Even though, they know that no one has been able to escape the forest alive, they don’t give up hope, and attempt entering the

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