pe of occasion where she would find herself alone independent. As evidence to prove her courageous acts she stands wide and tall next to her aunt and cousin with such aggravating words. “That is when I told her I thought she was the crazy one. That she and Dora had told each other so many lies about the way the world worked that they believed them. You two are bumping around in this house lost and foolish over each other. You two are the same as the people who would not believe the world was round... (Gibbons 114)”. On the other hand, Jack gains courage by believing in himself and what he thought Ruby would think was best for him. He had faith for himself and that was the main opposition, which kept him stride towards success. Although he lost his only love, he conducted courageous acts that led him to another level. A level where he beholds only memories rather than suffering, and in the end, he finds himself in love with a different woman. At last, in Betty’s scenario, she was born with faith and courage, which was passed to her from generations. As she was provided with the qualities to exceed the great depression, Betty had a difficult and courageous decision to make. To move overseas and believe in herself that she could make it through and return with happiness and success. Things tend to lean towards Betty’s direction as she successfully manages to overcome her adversity in life.Finally, similar characteristic protagonists present upon themselves in order to achieve success and self-assurance was through another individual's inspiration. Each character acknowledges at one point in time a person who has helped them surpass the rough and difficult time. These people were there for them in all stages and aspects – from the depressing stages, which eventually led to success. As well, if these inspiring individuals were not physically there, each character would mentally imagine as if they were looking do...
