1. Read this Critical Lens Quote: “We are made to persist. That's how we find out who we are.” - Tobias Wolf
Definition: The word “persist” means “to continue to exist, to continue firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure. Synonyms: persevere - insist - continue - last
2. Write a sentence that restates the quote and mentions the author.
For example, you might write something like: According to author Tobias Wolf, “We are made to persevere…” or Tobias Wolf once said, “ We are…”
3. Explain what you think the quote means. Do you think humans “persist” – persevere – in spite of the greatest difficulties?
4. Is this quote true or not true? Agree or disagree with the quote.
5. Give one example from your own experience as to why humans do or do not “persist,” in spite of life’s challenges.
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