Question

Nothing is impossible if one is determined and diligent enough to achieve the same.Discuss this statement with reference to the story 'A Dog Named Duke'.

Answer 1

Hooper displayed phenomenal courage, endurance, perseverance, faith and determination. It was a miracle that he recovered from paralysis. The accident had been quite fatal. Generally, people, who are rendered paralytic by brain injuries, have very bleak chances of coming to normalcy. However, Hooper was a very strong character. Not only he survived the brain injury, he worked very hard to be on his feet. Duke, his wonder dog was an angel sent from heaven for him. He motivated Hooper to start making efforts to revive his atrophying limbs. The daily walks with Duke, helped Hooper a lot. It was sheer determination and fixed purpose that Hooper rejoined his work. Finally Hooper's determined efforts to regain control over his motor movements and made the impossible possible.