Is It Ever Okay to Be a Quitter?

I realized, its okay to be a quitter, sometimes. Under certain circumstances, it is okay. If you are doing something very bad like drugs or gangs, its okay to be a quitter. I think it was okay for Jonathan to quit the war because he was only a child, and hadn't realized the truth of war. But, if its something thats going to actually help you and benefit others, then its not very good to be a quitter. Its acceptable, but it'd be better if you didn't. But, if it is in a cituation that invloves getting hurt, physically or emotionally, then it would be better if you were a quitter. Perhaps, even the world's greatest leaders were quitters at one point.

Is it ever okay to be a quitter?

I think being a quitter is never okay. Sometimes being a quitter effects you. For example, if you were almost done with school but quit, your future will be effected. Jonathan never gave up in The Fighting Ground. At first he was alienated but when the soldiers knew he had escaped the Hessians, they gave him special attention. He didn't give up on his dream of becoming a soldier. From being able to escape the Hessians and all that he has been through in fighting, he would be considered a soldier. His feelings of being a soldier may not be as strong as they were before but he has accomplished that dream. Many people who give up on their dreams are not happy for whatever it is they are doing now. Those who didn't give up probably achieved their goal or goals and are happier than those who quit. I believe that quitting is just a sign that you are not working hard enough for your goal or your just not wanting to go through the work to be able to achieve in the whatever it is you want to achieve in. Truly, quitting is something unacceptable that most people do and must overcome the feeling of wanting to give up.

Is it ever okay to be a quiter?

I realized that it is sometimes okay to be a quitter. It usually depends on the situation. For example, it is not acceptable to quit on something like your hope and dreams. However, on a situation that may risk your life, it is a good idea to quit. Usually, people take this the wrong way and quit when things get tough. What they don't realize is that one can learn from things that happen in their lives. That is not a good time to quit. In The Fighting Ground, Jonathan escaped with the little boy in his arms, he had no idea of where he was going but he did not give up. "He kept walking, cradling the boy in his arms. His muscles ached but he continued" (page 127) He ended up finding the corporal who promises to help him. Either way, I truly believe that it is sometimes okay to be a quitter.

Under What Circumstances is Betrayal Forgiven or Excused?

In most communities and to the general public betrayal is unaccepted and is never forgotten. For many it is hard to get by the past when it is thrown at you all the time and is the reason for your set-back. However, sometimes betrayal can be seen as an act of good, for the "greater good". You can never lose focus of what's more important and what needs to be done. In the Corporal's situation he was right to murder the little boy's parents. He could not put aside the importance of his country for the little boy's upbringing nor his future without parental impact. Somewhere though this can be seen as an act of bravery or an act of heartlessness. In Jonathan's case it is heartlessness. Jonathan could only see through this point of view because he
wasn't habituated to dilemmas nor sacrificing for the "greater good". However, the Corporal wasn't actually betraying anyone because he wasn't bound to one's trust nor was involved with the Tories. He just felt a sense of distraught for having to murder the little boy's parents. It was Jonathan that had felt the betrayal due to his lack of warfare experience.
Another example of betrayal that can be taken from Fighting Ground is the little boy's parents. The Corporal claimed that they were Tories disguised as civilians. Their betrayal to their country was unspeakable. I can understand that they probably betrayed their nation due to fear of survival but even after that how could you live with yourself after knowing that you were the cause of your country's loss or destruction? That you were the cause and reason for the deaths of your country's residents. Betrayal of this kind is not only seen as an unthinkable crime, but may taunt those for the rest of their lives haunting them with the fact that they were disloyal to their motherland.
Finally, the type of betrayal that is accepted in my opinion is the one that is told for the good of one's benefit. Not many see this and are as open to what isn't seen or given. Meaning, sometimes you might betray a loved one to protect them but end up being seen as the nemesis. It may be for their protection but you know that it was out of the good of your heart. Betrayal is one of those deeds you wish you're never put in a situation with where it is your only option.The truth is there's always another option. Many wish not to see them, many don't. The Tories sought the easy way out which never ends good and the Corporal did not see another way to end his dilemma. There is always different views of situations and you can understand Jonathan's due to him not being used to these conflicts. Although, does it mean that betrayal can be accepted if it was done with good intentions? Well, how can that be when the Tories betrayed their countries only to survive and due to fear which is an innocent intention but was still unacceptable? Betrayal is still a topic that can be debated in many ways. However, my theory is that it can be accepted if you not only did it with good intentions but were doing it for the good of others not yourself. Otherwise it is seen as a selfish need not something done for the "greater good". Perhaps it is being debated all around the world but not with the same view. What about you?

When is betrayal acceptable?

I believe that betrayal is acceptable in certain circumstances. Generally, if I have an agreement with someone, and that person breaks the agreement, then I am justified in breaking my end of the bargain, too. It's not a matter of two wrongs making a right. When the other person knowingly violates my trust, I no longer feel bound by the old agreement. By betraying me, the other person has nullified that agreement.
In the case of The Fighting Ground, on page 102, Jonathan realizes,"he could, he knew simply walk away and be free. He could stay and be their prisoner. Or-he realized with a quickening sense of dread-he could do what any true soldier would do. He could kill them." This is not actually a betrayal because Jonathan wasn't actually the Hessians' friend. But as the Hessians had begun to trust him, it is a betrayal of trust. This is acceptable because Jonathan is a soldier. He is at war and it is a matter of life and death. I think that if your life is at risk and you have a good cause, betrayal can be acceptable, depending on the circumstances. Truly, this is when betrayal is acceptable.
~ Diana 705

Is it ever ok to be a quitter?

I've thought about this question a lot. At first my( and probably a lot of people's)first instinct was of course not! After rethinking the question, I realized something. Sometimes things are better off quitting. What do I mean? Well what about smoking? As we all know, if someone starts smoking, they have to quit as soon as possible. Or else it badly damages your lungs. It can cause cancer. It can even cause death. If it was never ok to be a quitter then who knows how bad the population will drop. Thousands of people die every year because of smoking. We don't want that to be millions. The same goes for stealing, bullying and every other thing people were better off not doing. These are the times when you should definitely quit something. Everything else that includes the benefit of yourself or others should always be continued.

Is it ever OK to be a quitter?

I realized that often people quite when they are in a tough situation.Quitting does no good to you or anybody. A quitter to me is like a loser. When people quite it tell me that they have no brain and can't think of a way to finish off what their doing, which is upset. Even if it is difficult, try your best on it. Never quit until you have give your BEST effort and sometime you might get lucky. Sometime people say bad stuff to let you quite and they say that they don't need you. If they think that, they are totally wrong!Maybe after you quite they might realized that it is hard to loses a person(especially in a sport game). In the novel, The Fighting Ground, Johnathan ran away from the Hessian and was safely found by the Corporal and his men. a day ago Jonathan is a risk-taker and a minute later he is a quitter. this can be seen on pg121 " ' i want to go home'. "Even if he is tried and can't do anythings he still have to help the Corporal fight the Hessian because he is acceptable as a member of his army. This can be seen on pg 123" 'We're going to finish this first ' he said ' And you're going to help. You're needed.' " Truly, quitting are not a way to improve yourselves.

Is it ever okay to be a quitter?

I have noticed that in life it is never okay to be a quitter. This is because without determination you can never succeed. When you truly want something you have to work for it without giving up.Sometimes you may say to yourself, "It's not worth it, I quit!"But even when you feel undetermined and hopeless you cant quit under any circumstances. In the long run all of your sacrifices and time will be worth it. You will become a successful person as long as you don't quit when things become get tough and you feel that all of your work wont be worth the sacrifice. In addition, all of the great things big and small that we have have been made from people who don't give up. They strive for what they believe in. They are accomplished people , not quitters and this is what I think that we should all be. In the novel, The Fighting Ground, the protagonist, Jonathan, is faced with many hurdles that force him to either be a quitter or an accomplished person . Throughout the story he decides to face all of the obstacles that stand in his way. Even though he has a few weak moments such as on pg 86 in which it states, " Jonathan jumped up crying and pleading 'Don't kill me please!''' He still managed to be a hero in the end. He was determined and had good intentions. An example of when he was a hero was on page 127 when he , " Kept walking cradling the boy in his arms. His muscles ached but he continued," this is because he wanted to find the Corporal and most of all help the vulnerable young boy. So, I truly believe that it is never okay to be a quitter.

Betrayal: When Is it okay?

When is Betrayal okay? Is it ever okay? In my opinion betrayal is never okay. When someone gets betrayed they feel disappointed and sorry that they ever trusted that person. No one knows until that moment that they have gotten betrayed. Betrayal is unexpected and harsh. You shouldn't wish or want anyone to get betrayed. Jonathan didn't betray the little boy in his time of need. He brang him back to the tavern where they feed him and went back for the 'expected killers of the little boys parents'. On the way Jonathan suspected that the Corpal killed the little boy parents after he knew exactly where the vacant house was located.Right there and than Jonathan felt betrayed.It was a shock to know what the Corpal had done. As you can see betrayal is not a nice thing and I truly think betrayal is never okay.
~Ashley Gittens 7-5~

Is it ever Ok to be a quitter?

I believe if your in a certian situation it depends weither you should be a quitter or not. At this point Jonathan is giving up on the Hessian soldiers meaning he is a quitter. Now he has returned in the hands of the Corpal, sad thing is he has just found out that the Hessian soldiers were not the ones who killed the little boys parents it happened to be the corpal. Now Jonathan doesn't know what to do and if he wanted to he could be a quitter. Then aqain a war hero is not a quitter, so Jonathan may not want to be a war hero after all. We will just have to wait and see.

Betrayal: When Is It Okay To Do It?

I believe it is never okay to do betrayal. Betrayal is a selfish, and a manipulative task that I believe it is unworthy of any body's valuable time. When someone betrays another person, I'm guessing that the person who is being betrayed feels hurt and thought he/she shouldn't have ever trusted that person. When a person has a cold enough heart to do something like betrayal that person is breaking the delicate string of trust with the other person. Betrayal can be range from telling someone another person's tiny little secret to stealing from your mom's purse. It hurts and it shouldn't be done by anyone.

is it ok to be a quiter?

is it ok to be a quiter? It is so much more easier to say i quit or i give up rather than Im going to do it or I did it! When you quit on things your left with yourself doing nothing. Jonathan has been trying and trying to help himself, aswell as the little boy. When Jonathan had the chance to kill the Hessians, he quit. Now Jonathan did quit but now when you quit upon somthing you just opened a door for someone else. The corporal now knows where the house is and is going to kill the soldiers. If Jonathan was to kill the Hessians, Where would he be? He'd be on his way home because theres nothing left for the corporal to take credit upon. Truly, When you quit, and just give up you open a door for someone else to take upon that chance you had. So in my opinion it is not ok to quit.

Is It Ever Okay To Be A Quitter???

It is sometimes okay to be a quitter. It depends on what you are doing. For example, if you are in a sport team and you don't play it very well, you are going to be embarrassed and embarrass the team. Sometimes your teammates start to tell you bad stuff. In my soccer team, a new kid got in the soccer team. The kid didn't know how to play. So my teammates started to tell him bad stuff. They told him that he sucks, to quit soccer for life. That is exactly what he did, he decided to quit the team. In those situations, you should quit. Another example, when you are doing a school project and having trouble, you shouldn't quit. You should ask one of your parents to help you and they will, unless they are busy and can't. You have to try your hardest to accomplish the thing you are having trouble with. Truly, sometimes it is okay to be a quitter.

Betrayal? Should you do that?

Betrayal is the most selfish, egoist, and dumbest action anyone could ever do. Would you go against your friends, parents or teachers? Why do people betray each other so much? This question makes you think. Since the war began, no one was trustworthy. You could not tell anyone anything. Soldiers, Corporals, even leaders betrayed others in order to live and stay safe.
Betrayal is a VERY selfish act for me. Many people are very jealous and full of hate that betrayal is what they do for fun. They go around not listening to their loved ones and doing things they should not be doing. They try to twist every word you say and tell everyone the "horrible" things you said. Betrayal makes enemies, it makes hate and it makes people filled with negative emotions.
Jonathan felt like the corporal betrayed him and the little boy when he killed the little boy's parents. His excuse was that the parents were soldiers. Jonathan did not want to believe it. All this time he thought it was, just maybe, the Hessian's who killed the boy's parents.
Betrayal should be stopped for good. Why do people do it?No one can answer that question....

Elise Helou
705

Is it o.k to be a quiter?

Something I learned is that it's not really o.k to be a quiter.Sometimes you just don't believe in yourself and quit.In the book,The Fighting Ground,Jonathan doesn't give up on the little boy. As well, he did give up on killing the Hessians.He thought he could of had done it, but then he quit. So i think SOMETIMES it is o.k to be a quiter,but never quit on your dreams or stop facing your fears.If you do then you'll always be a quiter!

How Much Would You Risk For a Stranger?Why or Why not?

Jonathan definitely sympathizes the little boy. He understands how it must be hard to live without your parents and seeing them die in front of you. Not everyday do you find someone going way out of their way to help a little boy, especially not in New York. We simply ignore and carry on with our lives. However, I would certainly consider helping that little boy. When my parents and I see the homeless, I usually insist on giving money to them. No one is so heartless that they see someone in trouble and ignore. If you cannot help your own kind then what use are you of. Though that is one's opinion. Unfortunately, there is sometimes a limit that you can put yourself to. Though it depends on one's character. Jonathan has seen and gone through the feeling of missing and grieving for your family. Although, he can only imagine what it feels like to know that their not there for you anymore and won't be able to assure nor comfort you. I am sensitive towards these situations. Sometimes I feel I could do much more for the unemployed and homeless however I'm merely just a kid. Jonathan was determined to help the boy. How could he just notice him and carry on, leaving the boy to die? No! " More than once did he stagger, but did not fall." " He held the boy again. Holding him tightly though his arms ached." He was even tired but did not stop. Jonathan is more courageous than I could ever be but I know I would do anything I could to help one in need. Truly, it is true what they say " It depends on one's character and sometimes upbringing."

How Much Would You Risk for a Stranger?

I found it interesting that Jonathan would risk so much, for someone he barely knew. Honestly, I wouldn't risk very much for a stranger. But, if it were only a child, who couldn't take care of themselves, I would risk up to a certain limit. If it involves death, then I wouldn't be able to risk it. But Jonothan could."He picked the boy up again. Holding him tightly, though his arms ached, he began to move cautiosly towards the light." That's an example of how much he risked. The light could have belonged to Hessians. But he kept going anyways. Truly, Jonathan would risk more than me, for a stanger.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

This question made me think a lot. I would help a stranger only a little and if they really need it. Think about it, if that were you, you probably would need help too. You don't have to be messed up by seeing them that they need help and just walk away. For example, in the book Jonathan saw the little boy and decided to help him. He was all by himself without his parents. His parents were assassinated by the Hessians that caught Jonathan. Jonathan didn't have to help the little boy. He had enough problems of his own. Jonathan decided to help him. I would've done the same thing. Truly, I would risk only a little for a stranger.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

I noticed that Jonathan is risking a lot for little boy that he just met. Jonathan's life is already in danger, why should he risk it over a boy that is not even related to him? I would not risk anything for a stranger, especially if its going to put my life in danger. If I was in Jonathan's place, I would just leave the little boy with the Hessians and run away. He is already captured by them, he should not be wasting time trying to figure out how to save the little boy. Jonathan also buried the little boy's parents. I think that is more than enough. Overall, I don't think I would risk much for a stranger ever in my life.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

I noticed that Jonathan risked his life to help the little boy. Jonathan didn't need to help him at all; he had enough troubles of his own. As described on page 108, "more than once he staggered, but did not fall. Several times he put the boy down to rest." In this way, Jonathan risked his life and freedom in order to save the little boy. This made me wonder how much I would risk for a stranger. Under normal circumstances, I probably wouldn't risk myself for a complete stranger, unless I thought I had a good reason to and I believed the cause was right. However, extreme circumstances such as war, poverty or crisis do sometimes bring out an unusual kind of cooperation in people. Although I haven't experienced this, I believe it's true from what I know of history. Even though I don't know for sure, I think that everyone, including me, has the potential to sacrifice themselves for others, given the right circumstances. Truly, this is what I believe about my own ability to risk my life for a stranger.

Are Boys Expected To Deal With Tradgies Beacause They Are Boys?

I completely disagree with this statement. The biggest difference in this world I believe is male and female. How we handle things is one of are biggest differences. Handling tragedies has a big impact on a persons life while men will keep it bottle up, we women will talk to our friends and family to try to deal with the problem. I guess you can say women are social than men and would not avoid the situation. People don't realize that tragedies are horrific and can really disturb ones' view of the world. A person's gender has nothing to do with how they deal with problems in their lives. It has to do with the way you deal with their problems at hand. It has to do with the type of person you are male or female. Perhaps people let gender confuse them because male or female one's personality whether they are social or anti-social does not impact how they deal with tragedies

How Much Would I Risk For A Stranger?

I wouldn't risk anything for a stranger. I wouldnt risk my life for someone i never knew. What if that stranger is a criminal? What now? Its always good to keep away from strangers. Unless it was someone much younger than me i would help but, if it was an adult i wouldn't. Ever heard of the saying," dont talk to stangers." Jonathan is helping a young boy, i think thats ok because he's much older nd the child is much younger. " He showed me where his parents were as they layed dead." The boy was lonely and so small. He was a baby in jonathan's opinion. Why not help him? If it was a young man than my thoughts would be different. Truly, Strangers aren't nogotiable unless you think they can't harm you.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

I'll bet that no one who risk for a stranger. Even if "someone" do,they will risk not much. It will be better to risk for someone you know. If you risk for someone you don't know, your life will change completely. You don't know the person very well, instead of helping them you risk your own life and change it into a disaster because sometime starenger can be bad. As for me, I'll never help someone who is unknown to me even if they are helpless or poor(sometime people pretend to be). In the novel The Fighting Ground, Jonathan met a helpless boy. The boy is a stranger to Jonathan. Instead of leaving it to die, Jonathan help the boy instead. Would you care or even mind if you found a little boy's parent dead? Well Johnathan do and I will too. This can be seen on pg 92 "he dug more and more furiously as the ground began to give away. And the little boy watched" would you bothered to ask where a stranger is form? I wouldn't but Jonathan will. He is curious about where and why the boy is alone? this can be seen on pg 80" he thought of the little boy. Who was he? what was he doing there? where was his rest of his family?" i think Johnathan might never realized the little boy might cause trouble for him when he reach back home. Do you think you should risk for a stranger?

Are boys expected to deal with tragedies better because they are boys?

I believe that this statement is a false comment. In this world, girls are always on top of it all. Smarter, Prettier, Mature, and more careful of their surroundings. We know when to talk and we know when to hush up. WE ALSO KNOW WHEN TO CRY AND WHEN TO SPEAK UP.
Believe it or not, but my family and I have gone through many tough times. When I come to school with all the excitement in my mind getting ready to explode, I start thinking of my experiences and what my parents have done to keep me safe. Unlike girls, SOME boys don't care when other people do nice and kind things for them (I did say some).
To me, boys and girls are VERY different. They talk different, act different, and take tragedies in different matters. Boys look at girls and think we are weak, selfish, and immature. They also think that we care only about nail polish, clothing, and boys. They shouldn't be judging.
We tend to deal with bad moments better because we control ourselves. We do cry but that doesn't mean you don't. Every boy at least cries 7 times a month. Don't nodd your head and say you dont cry cause this shows that you do cry. Crying is the way girls handle it and smashing walls and objects to the ground are the ways boys handle it.


DONT WORRY, SOME DAY GIRLS ARE GOING TO RULE THE WORLD. MAYBE THEY WILL TEACH YOU SOME MANNERS.

Elise Helou
705

How Much would you risk for a stranger ?

I've noticed that Jonathan is risking a lot of things for a little boy he just met. " He picked up the boy again holding him tightly though his arm ached..." I believe that's something you do out of niceness, but then Jonathan is thinking about killing the Hessian soldiers because he is assuming that the Hessian soldiers killed the little boys parents. I'm not sure if others would be in the position of Jonathan because if you think about it, why help a stranger ? , especially if the stranger hasn't told you their name & doesn't even answer you. Jonathan abseloutly knows nothing about this little boy because he never replys to the questions Jonathan has for him.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

I have realized that I wouldn't risk anything for a stranger,unless I see that the stranger is completely helpless or needy.In the book THE FIGHTING GROUND Jonathan found a little helpless, dirty, lonesome and scared boy in the the shed of a vaccant house around where the three Hessians has taken him. His parents where no where in sight and Jonathan felt pity for the boy and decided to help. When I walk around or go driving I see alot of homeless people who ask for money or food. Most people are scared of them and ignore them as well as I.But when you watch T.V and see a helpless child your instinct is to help.Even if you don't know them .Just as Jonathan did. We could just ignore people in their time of need. Jonathan didnt ignore the little boy.Just for helping the boy Jonathan risked his chance to escape and kill the Hessians.A lot of people in the world won't have enogh courage to do what Jonathan did.He went all out and risked it all. I truly believe that I personaly won't risk as much for a stranger.

~Ashley Gittens 7-5~

How Much Would I Risk for a Stranger?

I am not to sure how much I would risk for a stranger. It all depends on how much I trust them. If the person acts as if I could trust them, then I could risk more for them. I know I can risk things for my family because I can trust them. Although, Jonathan did trust the Hessians when he jumped out, screamed," Don't shoot!," and surrendered . It was a risky move, especially since the Hessians didn't even know he was there until he came out of hiding. When I look at someone, I want to have a good look at them because if they look shady or like their hiding something, I can't risk trusting them. However, as long as I can really trust, I risk more things for them. That is how much I can risk for a stranger.

How much would I risk for a stranger

I've noticed that people would risk plenty for a stranger. I potentially am not one of those people. It is not that I hate helping people. It's just that no one knows how much you can trust a stranger. Actually, it all depends on the favor. If they need directions or something like that I would not mind helping, but if they ask to borrow something all bets are off. For all we know this guy could be an FBI most wanted criminal. Or it could also be a saint who does everything he can for the benefits of others. Either way, there is no way of telling the two apart. He could also be an excellent liar.

How much would you risk for a stranger?

I realized that for a stranger I would not risk my live or anything of mine.Which that leads to if the stranger needs help then i'll probably risk something for that person. At the end you never know if he will hurt you or kill you, so might as well not try risking for a stranger!In the book THE FIGHTING GROUND, Jonathan{main character} helps this little boy he finds. Then goes off into the forest at night to save his and the little boy's life. He risked gettin cought or his life. Thats why i think you shouldn't really help a stranger or risk anything for him unless you have a reason!