Amanda Vera - ELC151 PRL1 ( SHORT SUMMARY ESSAY) PDF

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A SHORT SUMMARY OF "POOR, DEAR MARGARET KIRBY"...

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MARCH 2021 – AUGUST 2021 ELC 151 - INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: II PERSONAL READING LOG (PRL) 1 (10%) TITLE OF THE STORY: POOR, DEAR MARGARET KIRBY NAME: Amanda Vera Anak Ronnie

STUDENT ID: 2020829888

GROUP: BA1192A

NAME OF LECTURER: MDM GRECILDA AUGUSTINE TINGGIE

Read the questions below carefully and choose ONLY ONE to answer. "Perhaps there's no such thing as a happy marriage," Margaret mused miserably. 1. Do you agree with the statement above? Give reason(s) for your opinion and support your reasoning using example(s) from the story Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby. 2. Living as a married couple requires certain qualities to have a lifelong marriage. In your opinion, what are the qualities a spouse should possess to make a marriage work? Justify your viewpoint with reference to the story that you have read.

Your answers should be in about 200-250 words ONLY. Please be informed that a plagiarism check will be run through the answer and copying is strictly forbidden. Based on the short story “Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby” written by Kathleen Norris. This story illustrates of an unhappy relationship between a married couple, yet their marriage soon restored they discover what was truly important. In my view, every married couple requires certain qualities in order to have a lifelong marriage. One of the qualities that married couple should have is to give affection and care for your partner to show that you truly love them. When John was very sick in the hospital and was almost lost his life but survived. Margaret still looked after him and visited him regularly. On Christmas, she held her hand in his. It is very important to show affection towards your partner so they can feel loved and comfort during their weakest point. Another charming quality a spouse must have is to always support one another. This showed, when Margaret was happy that John received a manager position in a little factory that pays good earning despite,

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he would have to leave Margaret alone in the boarding house for months. Therefore, supporting your partner when they are pursuing something will increase their determination and motivation. In conclusion, these qualities certainly will strengthen a spouse’s bond because it will make them grow stronger and happy when they are with each other. Marriage isn’t as easy as people might say. Nevertheless, I say marriage is a teamwork that requires strength, love, trust and effort. Without them it’s just a piece of paper.

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