<p>“How should one decide when a cause is worth fighting for?”</p>
<pre><code> From ancient times, humans have always competed against each other and fought for the cause they believed in. Time has passed, but this raw desire still exists today; from title-chasing boxers to fearless soldiers in Iraq, the desire to fight is still clearly evident. However, everyone has a reason for their battle. The need to fight for a cause arises from the need to protect love.
In the Trojan War, Troy faced an unconquerable enemy in the Greeks’ Achilles. He was the most fearsome warrior in the war, yet Hector, the prince of Troy, stood up against him. Although it might have seen foolish, Hector knew exactly what he was doing; he recognized the importance of guarding his beloved city in spite of formidable danger. Hector fell to Achilles’ inept swordsmanship, but he wasn’t defeated in his heart. He risked his life to fight against a force that threated his prized Troy, emphasizing the great value of fighting for what he loves regardless of the outcome.
Similarly, love is the ultimate sign of a worthy battle in “Harry Potter.” Harry Potter’s house was attacked by Voldemort, the lord of destruction. His parents, James and Lily, were no match for Voldemort’s vicious magic, but they weren’t going to simply give up their beloved Harry. Both were ruthlessly murdered by Voldemort, but their love lingered on to protect Harry and even defeat Voldemort’s wicked soul temporarily. James and Lily’s action indicates how love can endure the evil that the fighters face even when they fall, proving that a fight is worth fighting for when it requires to save love.
Fighting is never the preferred choice when a situation needs to be resolved. We all would rather discuss the problem in a humane manner and come up with a peaceful solution. However, urgent matters concerning our loved ones give us justified reasons to fight. Saving others is the ultimate proof of a human being, and it clearly supports the fact that love is indeed something worth fighting for.
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<p>I brainstormed for about ten minutes. I couldn’t come up with anything. I think it’s a funny essay because it’s so ridiculous. Can someone grade it?</p>