In the book “Night” Elie is faced with starvation, beatings, and almost death in the holocaust. There are plenty of reasons that he could have given up instead of pushing through, but he stayed strong, and eventually was freed to live his life. We may not go through as tough of battles as Elie, but we can still grit our teeth to accomplish difficult daily tasks. Persevering is hard, but in the long run it’s worth it. Perseverance is important because it teaches ethics like hard work, and when it is used a reward usually follows.
Perseverance teaches a solid work ethic because there is no giving up when perseverance is in mind. For example, keeping a decent GPA is sometimes very stressful and leads to some late nights every now and then. It may be difficult while the work is being done, but that time spent now is glorified by colleges later. There will also be other things in life that I have to do whether I want to do them or not. So, by sticking through my homework, I’m also teaching myself to stick to your other things in life to be successful. Perseverance is powerful in this way and also teaches people to finish what they start. For example, my little sister tried out for a cheer team and made it. After the first practice, she hated it, but she’s finishing the season because she knows what’s best for the team. This will also carry over later in life and help her with morals as a person. Sometimes, perseverance is not about one particular person but it’s part of a collaborative effort with hard workers, and one person shouldn’t murder the reward for everyone.
Also, when hard work and perseverance are put in, a reward usually follows. For example, my mom goes to work and puts up with daily financial struggles for O&D Manufacturing Company, and works long hard hours. What happens on Fridays every two weeks? She GETS PAID for being there and not giving up on her job. If she were to quit her job, that would not happen. Just like her scenario, benefits tend to almost always follow hard work whether its money or just pure joy. If they didn’t, then what would be the point in pouring your time into difficult endeavors? Perseverance is rewarding, or there would be no purpose.
Whether it be basic life lessons or material items, perseverance provides rewards. For Elie, the reward just happened to be his life. Your reasons for pushing through difficult tasks may be a mile away from his, but perseverance is important because it teaches hard work and morals, and it provides materialistic rewards.