Since the cradle of civilization, mothers have been called upon to selflessly care for their children and their families, often putting themselves last. ... The fact that Dee treats the very people who sacrificed what they did not have to spare in order to give her the college education she now belittles them with further illustrates how a mother's love and sacrifice can go so ignored. ... For their sacrifice, their love and their teachings, mothers and the bonds they create with their children are sacred. ...

• Word Count: 1588
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

First, as he was explaining to Ann the reason why he has delayed his confession of Love for her, he attribute it to his own feeling of guilt at the thought that all the men under his command had died when he himself survived. ... But now he comes to realize that: "this is the land of the great big dogs, you do not love a man here, you eat him! ... Having watching the heroic young men under his command die selflessly in the battle to save their comrades, Chris feels guilty for failing them and surviving the war. ...

• Word Count: 1490
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

How I love and them and miss them!... We had always been poor, but we'd have love and laughter and warmth to share with each other. ... This forced her to make a selfless decision to marry a white, abusive man that would hopefully provide her and her family with financial comfort. ...

• Word Count: 1391
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate