I have to write a rational for my English class, however I'm stuck on what to write next. The question is: What are the obstacles we face in life, and how they help us become who we are? We are supposed to both relate to real life, and a text that we read in class. I chose the text, To Kill a Mockingbird, and the character Scout Finch. What I have written so far is: Obstacles or conflicts are a common occurrence, seen in both real life and literature. Whether internal or external, obstacles can be difficult to overcome, however, by doing so, positive lessons can be learnt and your view of both the world and the individuals around you opened.

Answer 1

You have given a good general statement. Now you need to include SPECIFIC examples from the book and from your life to back up your generality.