Something I have noticed is that many well-known and widely loved books have a common theme: overcoming obstacles.
Let's look at the Hunger Games trilogy, for example.
In this story, the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, faces a number of obstacles. It all ranges from feeding her family to surviving in an inhumane game of murder.
"You've got to go through it to get to the end of it." Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire
The Divergent series is also another great story to look at.
The protagonist also has to go through hardships just to survive in the society she lives in - where being special could claim her life. She has to face her fears head-on, or die from them.
"Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and being free from it." Veronica Roth, Divergent.
This might be a little cliche, but The Fault in Our Stars is a perfect example for facing real-life problems.
Hazel Grace Lancaster has to go through life living with an illness that has put a timer on her life, and on top of that has to experience grave disappointments and grief.
"Grief does not change you, Hazel. It relveals you." John Green, The Fault in Our Stars.
Basically, all I want to tell you all is that everybody goes through crap. Obstacles are all a part of life, and no matter how high the hurdle, you can overcome. I know that these are all just novels - but that doesn't mean there isn't a bit of truth in them.
Yours Truly,
EllyBelly
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