Three Characteristics of the American Pioneers

After school, I walk in the door, plop myself down on the leather couch, and begin to think about the western pioneer's documentary we watched today in English class. Three distinct personality traits of these pioneers keep coming back to me as I ponder which ones to use in the assigned essay. Courage, perseverance, and passion keep pestering my mind. Courage is the strongest and most important characteristic. It took a lot of guts and …

…a job that they were unsatisfied with. The individuals who moved out west went there and stayed for one reason; their passion for a better life. Even though today's world and the pioneer's life are totally different, my life still requires courage, perseverance, and passion to chase the American dream, create opportunities, and pursue a better life. I wonder if these ordinary families knew they were leading the way for a high school student in 2004.