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The Brave Boy Story for Kids

It is easy to call oneself brave. But it takes a lot of courage to do something for one's family in time of need. Let us read an interesting story about a brave boy who would go to any extent to take care of his family.

The Brave Boy Story 

There was once a boy named Brave Boy who lived with his family near a forest. Brave Boy loved to play in the woods nearby and was not afraid of climbing trees and big rocks and hills.  His father was a hunter who would hunt animals and bring back food for his wife and son. Brave Boy’s father used to carry a black rock with him while going to hunt. As long as he had the black rock, he would always find animals to hunt and bring back for food.

One day, the father lost his black rock and could not bring back food. Slowly, the family’s food reserves were getting low, and they were starting to starve. Brave Boy’s mother asked him to find his father a black rock. Brave Boy started by searching the house for the rock. But he could not find any. Next, he thought of paying his friend Running Stream a visit, since he knew that she collected rocks. Unfortunately, Running Stream had rocks of various colours but did not have a single black rock.

Running Stream mentioned that black rocks were very popular and that she would give all her collected black rocks to a grumpy old man living up the Black Cliff. The old man would give her animals in return for these black rocks as he was a collector himself. She also mentioned that the grumpy old man believed that black rocks gave out luck and that he wanted to be the luckiest in the forest.

So, Brave Boy decided to climb the Black Cliff and get himself a black rock from the old man’s house. Fortunately, on that day, the old man seemed to be away from his house, and Brave Boy found himself a black rock at the bottom of his rock pile. But suddenly, the grumpy old man came in and asked him what he was doing with his rocks. Brave Boy quickly put the rock in his pocket and stepped aside. The old man knew very well how many rocks he had. As he started counting his rocks, Brave Boy quickly escaped from the house and climbed down the Black Cliff. 

Brave Boy Climbing The Black Cliff

Brave Boy then came home and gave the black rock to his father, who would then be successful in hunting deer, rabbits, and birds everyday. Brave Boy’s parents were very happy and proud to have the rock as it would help the family survive. And that day onwards, they always had food on their plates.

Family is the most precious thing that one can have in this world. One should be willing to do anything for one’s family. Family is where a person gets nourishment and care from, and the person should always be willing to take care of his family no matter how difficult it gets or how dangerous things may seem. This is what makes a person truly brave.

FAQs on The Brave Boy Story for Kids

1. Why did the grumpy old man collect all the black rocks? 

The grumpy old man collected black rocks since he believed that black rocks provide luck. He wanted to be the luckiest man in the forest and wanted to keep all the luck for himself. He was so obsessed with collecting black rocks that he would even give his food (animals) away in order to have all the black rocks.

2. Why did Running Stream have no black rocks left?

Running Stream would collect rocks for herself but would give all the black ones to the grumpy old man, who collected black rocks, in exchange for animals, which she could consume as food.

English Short Story “Hans, The Brave Boy” English Story for Class 10 and Class 12

Hans, The Brave Boy

Children, as you know three fourth of land on earth is covered under water. There are many big oceans and seas. But why does not the sea go over the land? It cannot go over the land because generally the land is higher than the sea. Also there are lands which are not above sea level. But you will be surprised to know that there are lands which are below sea level.

Such a land which is below sea level is Holland. Of course the whole country is not below sea level, but large parts of it are below sea level. People erect flooded and from devastation.

Here is an account of a true story of a boy who saved his town from a certain disaster. His name was Hans. He was a young school boy.

It was about two centuries ago when Holland had the fortune to boast that it had a brave native who brought pride to his country. He risked his life without any self interest.

Hans was a poor boy who lived with his parents in a small village in Holland. The part in which hands lived was below sea level and so a strong and wide wall had been erected to save the village and town from the sea.

Hans was a worthy son and did all that he could to help at home. He would get up early in the morning, dress himself quickly, go out into the yard to cut wood for the fire and bring in water. After having finished all this, he would take his breakfast and go off to his school with his school bag his school was about three miles away from his house.

Part of his way to school was along the sea- wall , and the rest of  nature. He loved walking along and looking at all the interesting things on his way. Thus he had learnt a lot about different kinds of trees and flowers and birds and animals.

But his stopping from time to time for looking at the interesting things on his way caused him delay in reaching his school in time.

One fine morning when Hans was on his way to school , he saw a beautiful bird. Hands was spellbound and continued looking at the beautiful bird for a long time. He had forgotten that he had to go to his school also. While gazing at the bird he suddenly heard the school bell. This made him relies that he was already late for school.

He ran as fast as he could but when he reached his school , he found that the doors were already shut. There was nothing he could do now. He had to stay outside and wait. After about an hour the school gate opened and his teacher let him in.

“Why is it that you are late Hans?” asked his teacher.

“I am extremely sorry sir! In fact, I saw a beautiful bird in the way; I got so lost in its beauty that I forgot that I was getting late for school,” said Hans apologetically.

“ I appreciate your love for nature my boy, but you should not forget that your school is more important than everything else in the world. Anyway… you will have to stay in school for one complete hour after the lessons. I hope you will not be late again.

After the school was over all the boys ran out into the playground whereas poor Hans had to stay in the classroom in order to compensate the one hour delay in the morning. His teacher gave him a new lesson to learn.

At the end of the hour, the teacher called him and asked questions related to the lesson. Hans answered them correctly and was allowed to go home. Hans ran out straight into the playground, but he did not find any of his school friends there. They had all gone home. Hands had to walk alone.

He crossed the cornfields and now he was walking along the sea- wall. It almost evening time. The sun was making its way to the horizon.

Suddenly Hans heard a sound of trickle of water nearby. He became alert as anyone in Holland would. People in Holland were  always cautious about any possible seepage in the sea- wall. Hans moved towards the sound and found a thin trickle of  water through a small hole.

He knew the tremendous pressure of sea water would make the hole bigger in no time. He began thinking quickly. He didn’t know what to do. He was waiting eagerly for someone through whom he could send the message to his village people. One hour passed and no one turned up.

In the mean time the hole had become bigger and the sea water was gushing out. Hans covered the hole with his back firmly on an off- chance that he might be able to stop the flow of water, but all in vain. It didn’t help.

Ultimately clinging to the last ruse, he inserted his whole hand into the hole to plug it. It worked and the flow of water stopped. But how long could he stay in that position? It had already become dark. Still he had a faint hope that someone may happen to pass by and he could seek help. He was feeling a little frightened also, but his sense of duty compelled him to stay there all alone.

“O God! Please send someone to help me. I can’t leave this place,” mumbled Hans in a feeble voice.

But God had willed otherwise. He had decided to  make him the hero of the nation. He was destined to have his name written in golden letter in the history of Holland.

The whole night passed and poor Hans could not get anyone to help him. But his firm determination to save his village and the town from a certain disaster kept him in his place undeterred. By morning his body had become stiff with cold and he had fainted.

In the early hours of morning a workman was walking along the sea-wall on his way to the town. He stopped to see a boy lying unconscious by the sea- wall he went near him out of curiosity.

“Why are you lying here my boy?” asked the workman.

There was no reply.

The workman took a closer look. He saw his right hand inserted into  a hole in the sea- wall and he also noticed a thin trickle of water despite his hand plugging the hole. It took him no time to understand the grave situation.

First the workman checked the pulse and heartbeat of Hans. He was greatly relieved to realize that Hans was alive.

Now the workman had two great responsibilities. She knew Hans personally. He had to save him and also plug the hole.

First he filled the hole with stones and earth. And then he carried Hans in his arms and brought him home.

For many weeks Hans lay in his bed. His condition had become very serious. The doctor had lost all their hopes, but they kept administering medicines and took the best possible care of Hans. They always addressed him with love as – brave little boy’

At the end of the month the doctors saw a thin ray of hope and noticed Hans showing signs of vitality. They became very happy. It was a big success. Hans muttered a few inaudible words which no one could understand. But this was a sure sign of life coming back.

After two days Hans opened his eyes which brought joy and happiness to everyone’s heart. Hans was still very ill; he was muttering a feeble voice-

‘O God! Please send someone to help me. I can’t leave this place.’

The doctors said in a happy tone, “Don’t worry my brave little boy. The sea wall has been repaired; there is no danger now.”

In another few weeks time Hans hay fully recovered and had become the hero of his village, of his town; of his school and above all, the hero of his nation. Holland.

The people of the village came to see him. They brought wonderful presents for him and spoke kindly to him. The most important man of the village came and said to Hans, “Hans, we cannot thank you enough. You risked your life to save our village from the sea, and that too at such a tender age. We shall never forget this kind act of yours. I only wish that all our children will grow up to be like you and be ready to sacrifice their lives for the sake of their county. Hans, your name will appear in golden letters in the history of Holland.”

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The (misunderstood) art of extreme parenting

The very true story of the brave boy and his cowardly mother.

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By the time you have finished reading this story, I will have lied to you.

I am not lying out of malice or a misplaced sense of fun, but because I have to. Because if you believe the lie, I will have finally have  found a way to have told the truth. And it is a truth that has been a long time coming (if the empty months of the blog archives are anything to judge me by).

But first let me tell you why I have finally decided that now, with the house in silence except for a whining dog pretending to bark in her sleep, is the right time. It seems, after nearly half a year of stuttering and stumbling over how to explain what happened next , all I actually needed was a small (incredibly brave) little boy to give me a virtual slap around the face in order for me to get the hell over it and just sit down and write.

I could, reasonably I think, say that the advantage of being a mother to three borderline eccentric, sporadically wise children is that it reminds me that, as much as us adults puff up our chests and declare our intellectual superiority over our kids, it is only right that we occasionally admit that sometimes (quite often in my case) they actually know better than us and really we should spend less time trying to keep them quiet and more time listening to them. They are, after all, reflecting our unworldweary former selves back at us, you know the ones we forgot about in all the stress of queuing for a Starbucks or dealing with the automated voice recording that our banks so kindly use to avoid having to talk to us.

So what changed? It is not my normal policy to let the shortest human being in my family unduly influence my behaviour. After all, if he had his way, wearing anything other than a superhero outfit or pyjamas as we went about our daily activities (ninja outfits for special occasions) would be the norm and whole weekends would be set aside for spiritual pursuits… such as completing Skylanders Giants. In many ways Dominic is like many other 6 year old wannabe-dictators and jumps from one obsession to another (usually after you’ve just managed to acquire the world’s biggest amount of plastic shit relating to whatever is currently in favour). But despite his penchant for the ugliest, crappiest toys he can get his hands on (usually from McDonalds, which can be unusually problematic for a vegetarian family) there is, undeniably, one area that he is very different from his peers. He knows what it is to be brave. Not the in-your-face brave that you see played out in the school playground, when the small kid throws themselves at the monkey bars not entirely sure if their outstretched fingers will find purchase or if they will instead find themselves landing, face first, on the harder-than-you-would-imagine rubber beneath. Dominic is the sort of brave that if adults thought about it, you know, properly thought about it, they would instantly feel ever-so-slightly inadequate, like most adults do in that awkward moment when they admit to themselves that they couldn’t, hand on heart say that they would have handled the situation with as much dignity and maturity as they saw the child (who still openly eats bogies in public) had.

Dignity and maturity is precisely what I saw in Dominic this evening. Let me start telling the story from the point that (just as I was about to take an enormous bite out of a very delicious looking cake) I heard screams of “mummeeeeeeeee…. MUMMEEEEEEEEEE”  coming from upstairs. I knew the second I heard them that something was wrong. It wasn’t the same as the mm mu uu uu uu uu uu h mmm ee ee ee ee ee ee ey eeyah

And so with an efficiency that even a Marks and Spencers bra fitter would have been proud of, I clicked into problem solving mode. Fast, efficient and confident. I sat next to him and in a very no nonsense way told him that I would have to leave him, but only for a couple of minutes to get what I needed, but then I would come straight back. I explained that I needed him to stay calm and stay still and not worry because this was an easy thing to fix. Dominic, intuitively calmed down and quietly waited for me to return, which I did armed with syringes and sealed packets of sterile equipment gratefully retrieved from the floor to ceiling cupboard that is dedicated to the medical bits that need to be within easy and quick reach. He watched me quietly, big brown eyes still shiny from crying, just nodding in answer to my questions as I set everything up that I needed.

I set everything up with the robotic efficiency of someone thinking through steps of a procedure they are about to undertake, only pausing from the ritual once. I noticed out of the corner of my eye that his legs were shaking despite his calm demeanour. I put down the syringes I was holding and placed my hand on his knees briefly and gave them a silent squeeze of reassurance before I returned to what I was doing. When I was satisfied that I had everything set up within grabbing distance, I turned to face him, noticing how long his eyelashes looked when they were wet and how his normally happy face looked pale and scared. I pushed the thoughts starting to crowd and suffocate reason out of my mind and picked up the various bits of equipment I needed and began talking him through everything I was about to do and why. He listened, nodding occasionally and doing his best to keep the fear and tears contained.

“Okay sweetie, take a big breath in…”

He complied without question and inserting the new feeding tube goes without incident. A perfect performance by both of us. I continue securing everything in place, fiddling, checking, securing before I lay the last syringe down and let myself finally scoop him up and feel his trembling body relax into me. I tell him quietly how proud I am of him and feel the small nod of acknowledgement against my shoulder. We remain like that for a few more precious moments and I’m mindful of the countless times he and I share these unspoken acknowledgements of what just passed. As his small arm snakes its way around my neck and gently squeezes, as though trying to comfort me, I wonder when it became so easy to accept the extraordinarily bravery my son shows on an almost daily basis as something merely ordinary. No special stickers or treats mark moments like this, they are dealt with and then they are forgotten about and Dominic and I go and quietly cope, him on one end of the sofa, me on the other.

You would be mistaken if you believed that this is any kind of bravery on my part though. How much easier it is to slip back into life, to retreat from the emotion and to forget for a while that however much we think we can ignore our fears, they find a way of making themselves known eventually. But this time was different. It reminded me of a similar event last summer that was undoubtedly one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do as a mother. With this flash of memory I decided that I wouldn’t simply just this file the event and move on. This time, as I held my small boy in his small pyjamas (they were the ones that fit so snugly so you can see perfect outlines of their tiny knees and miniature arms) feeling his breathing calm and slow and the surprising weight of his head on my shoulder as he relaxed, I let the wall drop. It was an unconscious decision I think, I don’t remember having any great epiphany. Perhaps it was the sheer humanness of the warm little body in my arms, the hair smelling of cherries and almonds, the small hands playing with my hair? Maybe I finally listened to the overwhelming, protective love that is always there, always dampened down and contained in a way that means you can play nicely with the professionals even when you want to rip at your clothes and scream like a banshee in frustration at the way they rarely fail to disappoint.

Awareness of your child’s suffering, whether real or imagined is one of the most guttural pains imaginable. It is one you cannot become desensitised to, no matter how much exposure you get in your lifetime. Opening the door, even a crack to peek in, invites a darkness that I am afraid of. It brings with it fear, insecurity and pain that clamour on long after you slam the door shut again.  I am practised at silencing the roaring of emotions though, of shoving them back hard enough so that I can hear the rest of the world over the racket. This is why when you see me, I’ll probably smile at you. Not because I’m pretending or putting on a front, but because when you know what hell looks like, you can appreciate what heaven really is.

But at that moment I held in my arms a child that only 7 or 8 months earlier had lain in a similar , vulnerable position, shaking all over in pain as I tried and failed to get a new tube into his jejunostomy stoma which was not only too small for the mic-key button that needed to go into it, but was also so painful, even without me desperately pushing a tube at it, that even a t-shirt brushing over it had him doubled over in pain. Yet, time and time again, despite the pain he was in, and despite the fear that poured out of him in rivers of clammy sweat, he had let me try. Thirty minutes later when it was all I could do to not scream with the agony I felt at the responsibility of making the decision to try again, the scar tissue finally relented and the tube went in. The tube that he relied upon to stop his blood sugar dropping and without would mean that he would need to be rushed to hospital.

My hand was shaking so much by the time it finally gave way and went in I could barely hold the syringe to fill the balloon with water that would hold the tube in place. I honestly felt that a part of me had been broken forever as I wrapped myself around my trembling little boy trying to soak up all the hurt and fear, telling him that he was the bravest child in the world as I rocked him. With each repetition of the words I grew to believe that the very fact that I could put my own baby through such a thing, that I had coped, that I had even tried to do it in the first place, choosing to ignore my maternal instincts screaming at me to stop, showed what a damaged person I had become over the years. The relief and horror of what had just happened stuck to me, pressing heavily and darkly upon the small part inside of me that continued to cry long after I had outwardly pulled myself together and started trying to extract a giggle from the little boy fitting perfectly into the curve that my body left on his bed.

I stayed a long time that night with my THC cartridge to relieve some of the stress, and focusing on exciting things to come. The slight wobble in his voice was the only thing that betrayed him. I left his bedroom that night broken and humbled. Shortly after this event two things happened. Dominic ended up in hospital having surgery, and I stopped writing.

And here I was again, embracing and loving my child after performing a brutal act. How can a small boy accept such a polarity and still bring himself to love both versions of his mother? I hesitated in this limbo for a few seconds, letting my mind hear the roar of emotions before I shut the door with relief. I took a deep breath, kissed him firmly on the top of his head and then once on his neck, just to feel him squirm and hear the spontaneous burst of giggles that it always brings, and laid him gently in a small corner of a vast bed and tucked him in for the night. And as though nothing had happened, I returned to my spot on the sofa which is where I sit now, in my quiet house alone with my noisy mind. I opened my laptop, and, following the example of a small boy that chooses to celebrate the nightmare being over rather than dwelling on the horror he has just been through, for the first time in a long time I decided to draw a line under the past and I started to write.

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RenataBplus3 Oh to think you guys have been going thru all this 🙁 *big hugs*. Glad u are writing again – 4 ur own sake as well as ours xx

singinghands thanks x

I have nothing to say that will make anything any better. Other than the fact you are all amazing and I have missed reading so very much because its like talking to you, its like I am there giving you a big hug and making a cup of tea. xx

ChelseaMsmummyoftwo thank you x

tots100 aw, thank you x

RenataBplus3 thanks for the RT, how’s things?

Before I read Part 2, I need to tell you that is the most powerful post i’ve ever read. You’ve completely undone me. I’m overwhelmed by the rawness of your honesty and emotion, the brilliant way in which you’ve expressed yourself and your utterly fab photos (Tallulah is stunning, not to mention that shot of you and Dom, and the close up of him….).  I know you won’t hear it, but I have to say that you are being too harsh on yourself. Dom knows full well that when you hurt him, its to prevent anything worse happening. He knows that. And you go into coping mode to do just that. If you didn’t, you’d lose the plot and that would be worse for him. Who was it who once famously said ‘Man cannot cope with too much reality’?……I can’t read part 2 yet. The words you’ve just written would be washed over by the next lot which they don’t deserve….

Thanks Siobhan, I don’t think I’m necessarily being harsh on myself, just admitting that accepting that you have to do the most horrendous things and still be the protector is a really hard place to live in sometimes. It feels so unnatural, however much you reason it through, to hurt your own child :-/

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How To Describe A Brave Person In Writing (11 Best Ways)

In the realm of literature and storytelling, the portrayal of brave characters is a tapestry woven with the finest threads of character development, vivid descriptions, and emotional depth.

The ability to convey bravery in the written word is not just an art; it’s a captivating alchemy that captivates readers and stirs their emotions.

Whether the hero charges into a dragon’s lair, stands up against oppression, or faces personal demons, the task of describing a brave person in writing transcends mere words; it’s a compelling invitation to readers to explore the complexities of courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

In this exploration, we will delve into the multifaceted aspects of crafting brave characters, from their physical descriptions to their inner motivations, and explore how their stories become powerful mirrors of our own aspirations, fears, and journeys.

So, prepare to embark on a literary odyssey, as we navigate the art of describing bravery in its many extraordinary forms, and invite readers to step into the shoes of courageous souls who breathe life into the pages of our stories.

Table of Contents

How To Describe A Brave Person In Writing

To describe a brave person in writing, follow these steps:

Identify the individual

Start by introducing the person you want to describe. Provide some basic information about them, such as their name and any relevant background information.

Define bravery

Before delving into the person’s brave qualities, briefly define what bravery means to you or in the context of your writing. It could be facing fear, taking risks, or showing courage in challenging situations.

Highlight specific actions or behaviors

Describe the specific actions or behaviors that demonstrate the person’s bravery. These could be instances where they faced danger, overcame obstacles, or stood up for what they believe in. Use vivid and concrete examples to make your description more compelling.

Emphasize their courage

Explain how the person displayed courage in these situations. This could involve showing determination, resilience, or a willingness to confront fear or adversity. Use descriptive language to convey their mental and emotional strength.

Provide context

Offer context to help the reader understand the significance of the person’s bravery. Explain why the situations they faced were challenging or why their actions were particularly courageous.

Discuss the impact

Describe the impact of the person’s brave actions, both on themselves and on others. How did their courage inspire or help those around them? What positive changes or outcomes resulted from their bravery?

Highlight character traits

Identify character traits that are associated with bravery, such as integrity, selflessness, and determination. Show how these traits are evident in the person’s actions and decisions.

Use descriptive language

Use descriptive and evocative language to paint a vivid picture of the person’s bravery. Use adjectives, metaphors, and similes to create a strong and emotional image in the reader’s mind.

Offer a personal perspective

Share your personal perspective on the person’s bravery. Explain why you admire or respect their courage and how it has affected you or your view of them.

Conclude with a summary

Wrap up your description by summarizing the key points you’ve made about the brave person. Reiterate their name and the qualities that make them brave, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

Edit and revise

Review your writing for clarity, coherence, and grammar. Make sure your description flows smoothly and effectively conveys the person’s bravery.

By following these steps, you can create a well-crafted and engaging description of a brave person in your writing .

Understanding Bravery

Understanding bravery is like peeling back the layers of a complex, ever-shifting tapestry of the human spirit. It’s not just the bold charge into the unknown or the fearless confrontation of danger.

It’s the quiet resilience of a single parent working two jobs to provide for their children, the unwavering resolve of a scientist pushing the boundaries of knowledge, or the simple act of speaking out against injustice in a world that often prefers silence.

Bravery is the alchemy that transforms ordinary individuals into extraordinary heroes, whether they wear capes or aprons, lab coats or uniforms.

It’s a testament to the indomitable strength that resides within us all, waiting for the right moment to emerge and ignite the world with its fearless light.

Definition of bravery

Bravery, at its core, is the unwavering willingness to confront fear, adversity, or danger in the pursuit of a greater good or a deeply held conviction.

It transcends mere courage, extending into the realm of moral and emotional fortitude. It’s about summoning the inner strength to stand up when others might back down, to act when hesitation seems more reasonable, and to persevere even when the odds are stacked against you.

Bravery can manifest in various forms, whether it’s a soldier’s fearless charge into battle, a whistleblower’s courageous disclosure of wrongdoing, or a person facing personal demons head-on. It’s the embodiment of human resilience and the embodiment of the human spirit’s triumph over the shadows of doubt and fear.

Elements of Descriptive Writing

Descriptive writing is like a painter’s palette of words, where every hue and stroke weaves a vivid tapestry in the reader’s mind.

It’s the symphony of senses, a dance of metaphors, and the whisper of evocative vocabulary that breathes life into the barren canvas of prose.

Each word becomes a brushstroke, each sentence a masterpiece, as the writer molds ordinary words into a living, breathing world.

It’s the literary alchemy that transforms mere text into an immersive experience, inviting readers to not just read, but to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the very essence of the story.

Descriptive writing is the portal to another reality, where words are the keys, and the writer is the enchanter, casting spells that transport readers to realms limited only by their imagination.

Sensory imagery

Sensory imagery is the magic wand of writing, enchanting the reader’s mind with a symphony of sensations. It’s the art of painting with words, where every paragraph becomes a canvas, and every sentence a brushstroke, designed to invoke the five senses.

With sensory imagery, you can make the reader taste the sweetness of a ripe, sun-kissed peach, feel the warm embrace of a summer breeze, hear the distant echoes of laughter, see the vivid colors of a bustling marketplace, and even smell the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.

It’s the literary sorcery that transforms a mere story into a visceral experience, allowing readers to not just envision the narrative but to fully immerse themselves in its world, as if they could reach out and touch it.

Sensory imagery brings a story to life, making it a sensory journey that lingers in the mind long after the final page has been turned.

Character Development

Character development is the heartbeat of storytelling, an intricate dance between author and protagonist that unfolds like a blossoming flower.

It’s the alchemical process of turning words into living, breathing beings with intricate backstories, dreams, and flaws that resonate with readers.

Characters are not mere ink on paper; they are the architects of empathy, guiding us through the labyrinth of human experience.

They evolve, stumble, learn, and triumph, mirroring our own growth. In the realm of character development, every twist of fate and moral quandary becomes a tapestry woven from the threads of emotion, and each revelation leaves an indelible mark on the reader’s heart.

It’s the art of crafting souls that transcend the page, forging connections that transcend time and space, making readers yearn for their company long after the final chapter has been devoured.

Backstory and motivation

Backstory and motivation are the twin pillars upon which a character’s identity is constructed in the world of storytelling.

The backstory is the hidden treasure chest of a character’s history, a labyrinth of experiences, traumas, and triumphs that shape who they are today.

It’s the key to unlocking their motivations, the driving force that propels them forward in the narrative. Whether it’s the scars of a troubled childhood, a burning desire for justice, or a quest for redemption, the character’s motivations are the engine that fuels their actions, decisions, and personal growth.

Backstory and motivation intertwine to create multidimensional characters, breathing life into their actions and rendering their struggles and victories authentic.

They are the narrative’s compass, guiding the character and the reader through the uncharted waters of the story, ultimately making the character’s journey relatable and captivating.

Creating Brave Characters

Creating brave characters is akin to sculpting a masterpiece from raw, unyielding stone. It’s about chiseling away the superficial layers to reveal the indomitable core of resilience that lies within.

Brave characters are not born; they are forged through the crucible of challenges and hardships, and they bear the scars of their battles as badges of honor.

Each stroke of the writer’s pen or keystroke on the keyboard is a brush with destiny, a step closer to unveiling the hero hidden within.

Whether it’s a valiant knight, a modern-day warrior, or an everyday person rising to the occasion, the process of creating brave characters is a symphony of vulnerability and valor, a harmonious blend of imperfections and extraordinary courage, that resonates with the reader’s heart, inspiring them to embark on their own heroic journeys.

Physical descriptions

Physical descriptions in writing are the brushstrokes that paint a character’s portrait in the reader’s imagination.

They provide the visual cues that allow readers to see the character’s appearance, from the color of their eyes to the way they carry themselves.

Yet, these descriptions are more than mere aesthetics; they are windows into a character’s identity and history. Scars tell stories of battles fought, wrinkles hint at a life well-lived, and posture reveals confidence or vulnerability.

Crafting physical descriptions is an art that demands precision, as each detail must serve a purpose, reflecting personality, emotions, and the character’s place in the narrative.

These descriptions breathe life into characters, making them not just figures on a page, but individuals with whom readers can connect, empathize, and envision as if they were living and breathing alongside them.

Scenes and Settings

Scenes and settings in storytelling are the living, breathing stages upon which the drama of the narrative unfolds.

They are not just backdrops; they are the very soul of the story, with the power to transport readers to distant realms or immerse them in familiar yet enchanting environments.

Each scene is a carefully crafted tapestry, woven with atmospheric details, imbued with mood and emotion, and saturated with the essence of the story’s world.

Whether it’s the enchanting mystique of a moonlit forest, the bustling chaos of a crowded bazaar, or the quiet solitude of a dimly lit room, scenes and settings are the architects of atmosphere, influencing the characters’ actions, decisions, and the overall tone of the narrative.

They are the portals that beckon readers to step through, to experience a world that is vivid, tangible, and as richly textured as their own dreams.

Choosing the right setting

Choosing the right setting in storytelling is akin to selecting the perfect backdrop for a cinematic masterpiece. It’s a decision that goes far beyond aesthetics; it’s about setting the stage for the characters and the plot to unfold in a way that resonates with the narrative’s themes and goals.

The setting is a silent yet powerful character in its own right, with the ability to influence the story’s mood, pacing, and even character development.

A lush, tranquil garden might symbolize a character’s inner peace, while a gritty, urban alleyway could mirror their struggle for survival.

By choosing the right setting, writers can evoke a visceral response in readers, immersing them in a world that not only complements the story but enhances its impact, making it an integral part of the narrative’s fabric.

Balancing Descriptions

Balancing descriptions in writing is like walking a tightrope between lush storytelling and reader engagement. It’s the art of offering just enough detail to kindle the reader’s imagination without overwhelming them with an excess of information.

Like a skilled chef, a writer must select the right ingredients to season the narrative, understanding that less is often more.

A delicate brushstroke of detail can illuminate the scene, while too many can obscure the beauty within. The writer’s pen must dance with precision, knowing when to reveal and when to let readers fill in the blanks with their own creativity.

Balancing descriptions is not just about the words on the page; it’s a harmonious symphony of language, rhythm, and pacing, creating a sensory experience that resonates long after the story’s end.

Avoiding over-description

Avoiding over-description in writing is akin to savoring a fine meal—moderation is key to sate the reader’s appetite for imagery.

Just as a chef can ruin a dish with an excess of spices, a writer can overwhelm a story by overloading it with excessive details.

It’s about recognizing that readers crave room for their own imaginations to flourish and breathe life into the narrative.

Over-description can stifle that creative interplay, leaving little room for readers to envision and interpret the story in their unique way .

To strike the perfect balance, a writer must wield their words judiciously, revealing only the most essential and evocative details that enhance the narrative’s atmosphere, characters, and themes, while leaving ample space for the reader’s personal connection with the story.

The Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey is the universal symphony of human existence, an eternal narrative that dances through the collective human psyche.

It’s not just a story structure; it’s a mirror reflecting the profound odyssey of the soul. The hero is the torchbearer, navigating the treacherous seas of the unknown, wrestling with inner demons, and ultimately emerging reborn and transformed.

It is the mythic cycle that has guided humanity through epochs, and its echoes can be found in every corner of literature, from ancient epic tales to modern adventures.

The Hero’s Journey is the call to adventure that resonates in every heart, urging us to venture forth into the unknown, confront our fears, and return as changed beings, ready to share our newfound wisdom with the world. It is the archetype of our own stories, echoing the age-old truth that life itself is the grandest adventure of all.

The hero’s journey archetype

The Hero’s Journey archetype is the time-honored narrative template that paints the human experience on a canvas of adventure and transformation.

It’s a roadmap that threads its way through the annals of storytelling, from the earliest myths and legends to contemporary literature and cinema.

At its core, the hero’s journey follows the universal pattern of a hero answering the call to adventure, facing trials and tribulations, confronting inner and outer challenges, and ultimately returning home transformed and enlightened.

This archetypal framework resonates deeply with readers and audiences because it mirrors our own journey through life—the battles we fight, the dragons we slay, and the wisdom we gain.

It’s a template that speaks to the innate human longing for growth and self-discovery, and it serves as a timeless reminder that our individual narratives are part of a greater, shared epic.

Diversity and Representation

Diversity and representation are the kaleidoscopic threads that weave a richer, more inclusive tapestry of storytelling.

They are the mirrors that reflect the multitude of human experiences, breaking down the confines of one-size-fits-all narratives.

In embracing diversity, stories become prisms through which readers can explore different cultures, perspectives, and identities.

They are windows into the lives of individuals who have been historically underrepresented, voices that were once muted now given the opportunity to speak loudly.

This literary evolution is a celebration of the beautiful mosaic of humanity, an invitation for readers to step into the shoes of characters they may never have encountered otherwise, and to see the world from a kaleidoscope of viewpoints.

Diversity and representation are not just checkboxes; they are the essence of a more compassionate, empathetic, and interconnected literary world where everyone’s story can shine.

Reflecting different forms of bravery

Reflecting different forms of bravery in storytelling is like holding up a multifaceted jewel to the light, revealing the many facets of human courage.

Bravery is not a monolithic concept; it takes on a myriad of forms, from the valiant warrior charging into battle to the single parent facing adversity with unwavering determination, or the individual challenging societal norms to seek justice.

By portraying these diverse manifestations of courage, stories become a mirror that reflects the richness and complexity of human character.

They remind us that bravery isn’t solely measured in daring feats or physical prowess but also in the quieter acts of resilience, kindness, and moral strength.

In embracing this diversity of bravery, storytelling becomes a powerful tool for honoring the many heroes in our lives and amplifying the voices of those whose courage might have gone unnoticed, allowing readers to find inspiration and connection in unexpected places.

Frequently Asked Questions How To Describe A Brave Person In Writing

What is the importance of describing a brave person in writing.

Describing a brave person in writing can be essential for storytelling, character development, or conveying real-life inspirational narratives. It helps readers connect with the courage and resilience of individuals, creating a compelling and emotional impact.

How can I make my description of a brave person more compelling and vivid?

To make your description more compelling, use descriptive language, provide specific examples of their courageous actions, and highlight the emotional and personal impact of their bravery. Show, don’t just tell.

Can you provide tips for finding real-life examples of brave individuals to write about?

Look for stories in history, biographies, news articles, or personal experiences. Seek out individuals who faced adversity, confronted fear, or showed exceptional courage in challenging situations.

What are some common characteristics associated with brave people?

Brave individuals often exhibit traits such as courage, determination, resilience, selflessness, and integrity. These characteristics can be highlighted in your description to convey their bravery.

How do I ensure that my description of a brave person is respectful and sensitive?

When describing a brave person, it’s crucial to be respectful and considerate of their experiences and feelings. Always seek their permission if writing about a real person, and use appropriate language and tone.

Can you suggest some writing techniques to engage readers when describing a brave person?

Engage readers by using storytelling techniques, incorporating dialogue, and creating emotional connections. Share the person’s internal struggles and growth as they display bravery.

Are there any common pitfalls to avoid when describing a brave person in writing?

Avoid exaggeration and clichés. Instead, focus on authenticity and sincerity. Also, be cautious about sensationalizing or exploiting someone’s bravery for dramatic effect.

How long should a description of a brave person be?

The length of your description can vary depending on the context. It can be as short as a few paragraphs or extended into a full essay or book, depending on your purpose and audience.

Can I combine fictional elements with real-life experiences when describing a brave character in my writing?

Yes, you can create a composite character that embodies the characteristics of real-life brave individuals while still being a fictional character. This can add depth and relatability to your story.

How can I conclude a description of a brave person effectively?

Conclude by summarizing the person’s key attributes and actions, reiterating their significance, and leaving a lasting impression on the reader. You can also offer a reflection on the broader theme of bravery.

In conclusion, describing a brave person in writing is a powerful and impactful way to share stories of courage and resilience.

Whether you are crafting a fictional character or capturing the essence of a real-life hero, the art of depicting bravery in words requires a delicate balance of vivid storytelling, respectful portrayal, and genuine emotion.

By using descriptive language, specific examples, and highlighting character traits, you can effectively convey the remarkable qualities that define a brave person.

Furthermore, your description can serve as a source of inspiration, allowing readers to connect with and appreciate the strength and determination of these remarkable individuals.

Remember, the art of describing bravery in writing is not only a literary endeavor but a celebration of the human spirit’s ability to rise above challenges and inspire others.

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Peter, a little boy who lived in Holland is situated below sea level. A wall called Dikes protects the country from the North Sea. Even the little children of Holland are aware of the importance of the Dikes. They know the Dikes must be watched every moment. A little hole in it can be a very dangerous thing. One afternoon, Peter’s mother wanted him to go across the Dikes to take the cakes to his friend, the blind man.

Peter spent his time with his blind friend by telling him about his walk along the Dikes and many other things. On his way back home, he heard the sound of trickling water. He saw a small hole in the dike. Peter thrust his finger into the tiny hole to stop the water. He shouted for help but no one turned up. He stayed there the whole night. His finger became numb.

The next morning, a man going to work found Peter in the Dikes. He spread this alarm. The villagers rushed there and mended the hole with shovels. They took Peter to his parents. Thus, Peter saved his land and the people and became the Hero of Holland.

A Description of the country “Holland”

A country named Holland is a land where much of it is below sea level. “Dikes” is a great wall that keeps the North Sea from rushing in and flooding the country. For many centuries the people of Holland have worked to keep the walls strong to keep their country safe. Even the little children that a small hole in the walls can cause big damage in the country. A boy named Peter whose father was one of the men who would open and close the gates in the diked called “sluices” for the ships to pass out of Holland’s canals into the great sea.

One afternoon when Peter was eight years old his mother asked him to deliver cakes to his blind friend who lived across the dike. Peter stayed with him for a while and shared his experience of the walk and described the sun, the flowers, and the ships far in the sea. Then he remembered his mother asked him to come back as early as possible and bid his friend goodbye and set out for home. On his way back as he walked beside the canal, he noticed that the rains had swollen the waters and how they beat against the dikes which reminded him of his father’s gates.

Peter returns after a visit to his friend

As he walked along to stop pick up some pretty blue flowers and smiled thinking about his visit to the poor blind man who was always glad to see Peter. As it was growing dark, he thought his mother might be watching for him and heard a noise of trickling water. He stopped and saw a small hole in the dike through which a tiny stream was flowing.

Peter knew the danger that can be caused as the little hole would soon become a larger one and the whole country could be flooded. Peter climbed down the side of the dike and put his finger into the tiny hole. The flowing of the water stopped but soon it grew dark and cold, there was no one to hear him calling out for help. His arms ached and became numb but didn’t remove his finger from the hole.

Peter saves Holland

His mother was looking for him but when she couldn’t find him, she thought Peter was staying with the blind man for the night without her permission and decided to scold him in the morning when he returns. Peter tried to whistle but couldn’t as it was cold and his teeth chattered. He thought about his brothers and sisters who must be sleeping in their warm beds and also of his father and mother.

Even the moon and the stars looked down on Peter as he bent his head and closed his eyes, he couldn’t fall asleep as he had to rub his hand now and then that was holding back the angry sea.

Early in the morning a man going for work heard Peter’s groan and found him clinging to the side of the great wall. Peter informed him about the hole and soon the alarm was spread in the country and people came running to mend the hole. They also carried him to his parents and praised him for his bravery as he saved the whole country from drowning that night.

This is a true story of a little boy with a brave heart and passionate love for his village who saved his land and became “The Little Hero of Holland”. The story highlights that no one should forsake the duty towards their nation when one comes to know that it is in danger. One must not hesitate to take a bold decision to save one’s country.

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"The best man in the whole tribe is Manute the brave", everyone would say. You could see for yourself, at any time of the day, just how brave he was. He would jump to the ground from amazing heights , he would fight poisonous snakes, he would catch scorpions with his bare hands, and could cut the palm of his own hand with a knife - without even a flinch. They said the exact opposite about Pontoma . No one had seen him catch even a monkey.

One day, they happened upon each other in the forest, and Manute was showing Pontoma a coral snake he had just caught, when there began a downpour, the likes of which no one had ever seen . They both ran to shelter themselves under some thick foliage, and there they stayed until the rain had stopped.

However, when they were about to leave the shelter, they heard the roar of a tiger , at a distance of only a couple of meters. The foliage was very thick and dense, and the tiger wouldn't be able to get through it to attack them. However, the tiger was almost at the entrance hole . If it happened to come in and find the two tribesmen there, they certainly wouldn't get out alive. Manute was getting restless. He wanted to get out of that tight hole , and confront the tiger in open space, where he could fully use his great hunting skills. Pontoma was gesturing at him to keep still and be quiet, but Manute, tired of being stuck with a coward , leapt out of the thicket, surprising the tiger.

The tiger suffered a couple of deep wounds, but soon recovered, and hurt Manute with two swipes of its paw , throwing him to the ground. The tiger took the initiative, and leapt upon Manute, but Manute's spear, in the hands of Pontoma, interrupted the tiger's attack . The tiger turned away, wounded, but the spear moved as fast as a beam of light, and with incredible precision, hurting the animal again and again , until it fell to the ground, lifeless.

Manute, shocked, and bleeding freely from his injuries , witnessed all this while lying flat on his back on the ground. Never before had he seen anyone take on a tiger, and use the spear with such calmness and strength, as he had seen Pontoma do just now.

Neither of them said a thing. Manute's grateful expression needed no words to be understood . Nor did they need words to know about Pontoma's wounded hand, or the fact that they were leaving a tiger skin there in the forest.

From that day on, people gradually remarked less on Manute's braveness. They thought maybe he was less courageous than before . The strangest thing was that they now noticed that Manute's old spear was among Pontoma's things.

But Manute just smiled, and remembered the day he learned that true bravery lay not in seeking out danger, but in controlling one's fear when danger crosses your path.

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​A Brave Boy: Grammar Story Past Simple

Many years ago Indians lived in the woods of North America. They were brave people. Their sons were brave too. They were brave even when they were very young. They were not afraid of anything.

The little Indian boy’s name was Little. He was only ten years old. One night the boy came the fire. There were men round the fire. The night was dark. It was cold. One man gave the boy a bucket. He told him: “Go to the lake and bring a bucket of water”. The lake was far. It was at the end of the wood. The boy was afraid to go into the wood at night, because there were many wild animals there.

The boy went to the lake. He walked slowly. He heard many noises in the wood. He began to run. He fell down, then he stood up and ran again. At last he came to the lake, took a bucket of water from it and walked back. But he heard the noise again and he began to run. He stumbled and stumbled . When he came to the fire there was little water in the bucket.

The old Indian man took the bucket. He looked into it. Then he threw the water on the grass and told the boy to go to the lake again. The boy went to the lake again. In the wood he heard different noises again. He was afraid and he ran . When he came to the lake, he took only half a bucket of water, because he was tired. He ran back with it. When he came back, the man threw the water on the grass again. He told the boy: ”Do not run and bring a bucket full of water”.

The boy ran to the lake again. At the lake he took a full bucket of water and walked very slowly. He thought that animals walked after him. When he came back, all the men round the fire saw that this time the bucket was full of water. The old man took the boy’s hand and said : “Brave boy!” Another man came up to him and took his hand. “Brave boy!” he said. “You are brave because you are stronger than fear!”

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Once a school boy named Reza was going home after completing his classes. When he crossing the road, he saw an old woman lying on the road. She was senseless…………………………………

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However, the wounded old woman was taken there. There were good doctors and well-trained nurses. They all nursed her very sincerely. After a while, she got back her sense. She opened her eyes and saw Reza and could know him. Reza also knew her well. She was no other than Shakil’s mother. Shakil is Reza’s best friend. In fact, Reza left no stone unturned to save her life from death. How brave and intelligent boy Reza is!

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One day a boy was going to school. Suddenly he saw smoke. It was coming out of a house. He went in. He saw the house on fire. There was nobody else near the fire..................

One day a boy was going to school. Suddenly he saw smoke. It was coming out of a house. He went in. He saw the house on fire. There was nobody else near the fire. Only a few women were running to and fro. They were crying bitterly. The boy thought that there might be somebody in the house. He could not come out from the house as the fire spread its wings.

The boy thought for a while. Suddenly he rushed into the house which was on fire. The women were at a loss to see this sort of activity. The boy found a baby crying on the floor. The baby was surrounded by the fire. The boy had a very few moments to save the life of the baby. Without thinking of his own safety, he ran into the fire and took the baby in his arms. He rushed out of the house within a few seconds. Then he handed over the baby to the crowding women. The mother of the boy was crying loudly. She took the baby in her lap and kissed continuously. The boy was slightly injured. His left hand and right leg were burnt a bit.

In the meantime, a lot of people gathered in the spot. They saw the bravery of a young boy. Everyone was praising for his noble and brave work who saved the baby with the risk of his own life.

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There was a man lying unconscious on the street. Nobody went near him in fear of being infected by the COVID-19 disease. Ratul, a student of class IX, saw the whole incident through his bedroom window.....................................................

Ratul went with them. There, a doctor examined the man and told Ratul that the condition of the man was very serious. The man had a minor stroke. If Ratul hadn't called the emergency in time, the man might have died. However, after due treatment, the man regained his senses at last. Now, Ratul inquired of his address. The man gave Ratul a phone number which belonged to the man's son. Ratul called the son and told him everything. The son rushed to the hospital at once. He thanked Ratul again and again. He also praised Ratul's courage for helping his father despite the risk of being infected with COVID-19. The man too prayed for Ratul's well-being. Then Ratulreturned home with a clear conscience and a contented mind.

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What is bravery.

Bravery is the quality of being strong in the face of danger or pain. It’s not about not feeling scared; it’s about doing what’s right even when you are scared. Brave people stand up for themselves and others, even when it’s hard.

Bravery in Everyday Life

You don’t need to be a superhero to be brave. Standing up to a bully, trying new things, or asking for help can all be acts of bravery. It’s about being bold and facing your fears, no matter how big or small they are.

Bravery and Fear

Being brave doesn’t mean you have no fear. In fact, fear is normal. Bravery is choosing to act even when you’re afraid. It’s about overcoming fear to do what you believe is right.

Examples of Bravery

History is full of brave people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. They fought for what’s fair and just, even when it was dangerous. Their courage changed the world for the better.

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We can all encourage bravery in ourselves and others. Praising brave actions, supporting friends, and facing our own challenges help us grow braver each day. Bravery is like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it gets.

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Understanding bravery.

Bravery is the courage to face fear, pain, or danger. It’s when someone does something even though they are scared. Imagine standing up in front of your class to give a speech even if you are shaking a little. That’s being brave.

Types of Bravery

There are many kinds of bravery. It can be a firefighter saving people from a burning building or a child trying to ride a bike for the first time. Bravery doesn’t always mean fighting big battles; sometimes, it’s about small steps, like asking a question in class when you’re nervous.

You don’t need to be a superhero to be brave. Every day, we see bravery around us. It could be a friend standing up for another friend who is being picked on. Or it might be trying a new food for the first time even if you’re not sure you’ll like it.

Why Bravery Is Important

Being brave helps us grow. It lets us learn new things and become stronger. When you are brave, you can help others feel safe and also inspire them to be brave too. Think of a time someone’s courage made you want to be brave as well.

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Bravery is the quality of being strong in the face of fear or danger. It is not about not feeling scared; it is about what you do even when you are scared. Bravery can be found in everyday actions as well as in big, heroic deeds. It’s like when you stand up in class to answer a question, even though you’re afraid others might laugh. Or when firefighters rush into burning buildings to save people. Both are acts of bravery.

Bravery in History

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Every day, we have chances to be brave. It could be trying a new food, making a new friend, or asking for help when we need it. These things might seem small, but they take courage. When we practice being brave in little ways, it gets easier to be brave when big challenges come our way.

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Being brave is important because it helps us grow. When we face our fears and try new things, we learn a lot about who we are. We also learn that we can do more than we thought possible. Bravery can help us stand up for what we believe in and make the world a better place. It’s not just about being a hero; it’s about being a good person.

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Holi is a major Hindu festival of India, celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun. The festival lasts for one night and one day, beginning on a Purnima (full moon day) in Phalgun. It usually corresponds to March month of the Gregorian calendar. Holi is a festival of joy and love and is fervently celebrated in the Indian sub-continent, especially in India and Nepal. It is also called festival of colours, as people take to streets and play with colours. Unlike most Hindu festivals, Holi doesn’t involve veneration of any of Hindu Gods or Goddesses and is thus purely celebrated for fun. Though, the night before Holi, a ritual of Holika Dahan is carried out, in which people burn their discarded belongings in a bonfire.

Long and Short Essay on Holi Festival in English

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Holi Essay 1 (100 words)

Holi is a major Hindu festival, celebrated annually in spring season. It is the festival of colors during which people, streets and houses could be seen covered in different colors. It is also called the festival of love, as people play with colors, forgetting their old enmity and renewing the relationships.

Holi is a two day festival, which begins the night before the main festival with choti (small) holi, when large pyre is burned on streets as a symbol of Holika dahan (burning of the demoness Holika) symbolic to the victory of good over evil. The next day people play with colors and in evening visit each other exchanging greetings and sweets. The custom of visiting friends and relatives continues for over a week.

Holi Essay 2 (150 words)

Holi is a festival of colors celebrated by the Hindus throughout India. Hindus celebrate Holi as a festival of love and happiness, shedding animosity, greed, hatred and adapting to a new life of love and togetherness.

Holi is celebrated in spring season, in the Hindu calendar month of Phalgun, which usually coincides with the Gregorian calendar month of March, or sometimes even late February. It is a two days festival commencing on a full moon night with holika dahan. Main holi festival is celebrated the next day of holika dahan.  It also coincides with the harvest of wheat and is symbolic of prosperity and happiness.

Spring marks the end of winter and is preceded by summer. Therefore, the climate of spring is particularly pleasing, when flowers abound. Thus, holi is celebrated as the festival of colors, to commemorate nature’s spring beauty and also the good harvest.

Holi Essay 3 (200 words)

Holi is one of the great festivals of India which is celebrated with great zeal, zest and enthusiasm. It is also called as the festival of colors during which people play with colors and splash colors on each other. Holi also signifies the triumph of good over evil as this was the day when evil king Hiranyakashyap was slayed by Narsimha, the half man and half lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu and saved Prahlad who was a devotee of him.

The celebration of Holi starts several days before the festival when people start buying colors, balloons, food items for the preparation of cuisines etc. Children are the one who are very much excited for Holi and start celebrating it in advance by splashing colors on their friends using water cannons or ‘pichkaris’. Markets around the cities and villages get decorated with ‘gulals’, colors, ‘pichkaris’ etc.

Holi is also a festival of harmony where friends and relatives get together in the evening or visit their friends, family and neighbours and greet them with colors and sweets. The mouth watering delicacies of Holi like ‘gujiya’, ‘laddoos’ and ‘thandai’ add a flavor to the season of festivity. People hug each other on Holi and give a new beginning by forgetting all the hatreds and sorrows.

Holi Essay 4 (250 words)

Introduction

Holi, the ‘Festival of Colors’ is celebrated in almost all parts of India with great excitement. As per the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on the full moon day of the ‘Phalgun’ month and in the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar. People celebrate the festival by coloring each other’s face with dry as well as water colors. People also enjoy the festival by singing folk songs and dance.

The Celebration of Holi

One day prior to Holi, a ritual named ‘Holika Dahan’ is conducted in which a large heap of bonfire is burned in cities and villages. The ‘Holika Dahan’ symbolizes the burning of evil and negative powers and revisits the story of Holika, the evil sister of Hiranyakaskyap who tried to kill his nephew Prahlad by sitting in the bonfire. But by the god’s grace Holika who had a boon of immortality was burned to ashes and Prahlad was saved unharmed. People also make rounds of Holika while chanting devotional mantras and singing bhajans to seek health and prosperity.

During the day, people play by splashing water colors on each other. Children throw water colours by using water cannons or ‘pichkari’ to enjoy the festival. In the evening, people dress up in attractive attire and visit their friends and relatives and hug them by applying ‘gulal’, the dry colors. People also sing folk songs and dance to the tune of famous Holi songs.

Holi is the festival which spreads love, brotherhood, harmony and happiness and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is the festival during which people forget their rivalry and hug their enemies forgetting all the hatreds and negativity.

Holi Essay 5 (300 words)

Holi is a most favorite festival of all as it brings lots of joy and happiness. It is celebrated every year especially by the people of Hindu religion as a very important festival. It falls in the start of spring season generally in the month of March (or Falgun). Everyone waits for this festival with lots of enthusiasm and with special preparations of celebrating it.

Why do we Celebrate Holi?

There is a great story of Prahlad behind celebrating Holi. Once Prahlad (who was a great devotee of God) was tried to be killed by his own father as he denied worshiping his own father in place of God. His aunt, Holika, sat in the fire by keeping him in her lap on the order of Prahlad’s father but he was saved by God as he was a true devotee and Holika was burnt in the fire even after she was booned to never get harmed by fire. From that day, people following Hinduism started celebrating the festival of Holi every year to remember the triumph of good over evil.

Burning of Holika

A day before colourful Holi festival, people burn a heap of woods and cow dung cakes in the night resembling the burning of Holika to remember that day. Some people follow the special ritual of burning the waste of ‘sarson ubtan’ massage of each family member in the Holika assuming that it will remove all the evils from house and body and bring happiness and positivity to home.

People play with colours with their family members, relatives, friends and neighbours. Kids of the house enjoy this day by throwing colour filled balloons to each other or using pichakari. Everyone hug and apply ‘abeer’ and ‘gulals’ to the forehead showing their love and affection to each other. Special preparations are done for this day like arrangements of sweets, chips, namkeen, dahi bade, pani puri, papadi, etc. Holi is the festival which spreads love and harmony among people.

Holi Essay 6 (400 words)

Holi is a colourful and most important festival of India. It is celebrated annually in the month of March (Falgun) on Purnima or ‘pooranmashi’ by the people of Hindu religion. People wait for this festival very eagerly and enjoy by playing with colours and eating delicious foods. Children come out of their homes in the early morning with colours and pichkari to enjoy with friends. Women of the houses start preparing things for the Holi celebration especially delicious dishes, sweets, chips, namkeen and other things to welcome their neighbours, friends and relatives on Holi.

Holi – The Festival of Colors

Holi is a festival of joy and happiness which spreads colour and pleasure in the life of everyone. People throw water colours or colored powder (gulal) to each other and break all the barriers of discrimination between them. The significance behind celebrating this festival is the great history of Prahlad and his aunt Holika.

History of the Festival

Long ago, there was a devil king, Hiranyakashyap. He was the father of Prahlad and brother of Holika. He was booned by Lord Brahma that he cannot be killed by any man or animal, neither by any weapon, nor inside the home or outside or in the day or night. Getting such power he became very arrogant and ordered everyone including his own son to worship him instead of God.

Because of his fear, people started worshiping him except Prahlad as he was a true devotee of Lord Vishnu. After seeing such type of behaviour of Prahlad, Hiranyakashyap made a plan with sister Holika to kill Prahlad. He ordered his sister to sit in the fire by having Prahlad in her lap. Holika did so, but fortunately she got burnt in the fire and Prahlad was not harmed and even not touched by the fire as he was under the protection and blessings of God.

From then, people started celebrating this event as Holi festival after the name of Holika. This festival is celebrated to remember the victory of goodness over evil power. In the night or evening, a day before Holi, people burn a heap of wood in the nearby areas symbolizing burning of Holika.

Everyone enjoys this festival by singing, dancing, playing colours, hugging each other and eating delicious food. Holi is the festival which brings people closer and spreads love and brotherhood among people. People spend the festival with their friends, family and relatives with great joy and enjoy the special delicacies of the occasion.

Holi Essay 7 (500 words)

Holi is a very famous festival of colours celebrated every year in the month of ‘Phalgun’ or March by the people of India with great joy. It is the festival of lots of fun and frolic activities especially for the children who start the celebration a week before and continue a week after the festival. Holi is celebrated by the people of Hindu religion all over the country especially in North India in the month of March.

Legend and Story behind the Festival

There are many stories and legends behind celebrating Holi in India for years. It is the festival of great importance and significance. According to the Hindu mythology, it is considered that Holi celebration was started long ago when Holika was burnt in the fire while trying to kill her own nephew in the fire.

It is believed that there was a demon king called Hiranyakashyap, father of little Prahlad who tried to kill his own son in the fire when Prahlad denied to worship him as Prahlad was a great devotee of the Lord Vishnu. When Hiranyakashyap failed in many of his strategies to kill Prahlad, he ordered his own sister, Holika to sit in the fire by taking Prahlad in her lap as she was booned for never getting harmed by fire.

However, this strategy was also failed as little Prahlad was a devotee of Lord Vishnu and he was saved by his God. Holika was burnt in the fire and Prahlad was saved. From that day, people of Hindu religion started celebrating Holi every year.

Holika and its Customs

The day before Holi, people make a heap of woods on the cross roads and burn it symbolizing Holika and celebrate ‘Holika Dahan’ ceremony. People also take many rounds of the burning Holika and worship it to get blessed with prosperity and good health by burning all the sins and diseases in the fire. There is also a custom in north India where people massage the body using mustard paste and then burn it in Holika hoping to get rid of all diseases and evils of the body.

How do we celebrate Holi?

The next morning after ‘Holika Dahan’, people celebrate the colourful festival of Holi by getting together at one place and throwing colors to each other playfully. Holi preparations start a week before the main festival. People, especially children, are highly enthusiastic who start buying different colours a week before the day.

Even they start playing with colours with their friends, neighbours and relatives with ‘pichkari’ and small balloons. The celebration gets started in the morning when people with lots of colors visit their friends and relatives and color them. Holi delicacies comprise of ‘gujhiya’, sweets, ‘pani puri’, ‘dahi bade’, chips etc which are enjoyed by the guests and as well as by the hosts.

Holi is the festival which is mostly focused on spreading brotherhood and love. The colors used in the festival are bright which showcases the prosperity and happiness. Holi also symbolizes the triumph of good over evil which is the soul of most of the Indian festivals. It also teaches us to follow the righteous path and to stay away from evils of the society.

Long Essay on Holi Festival – Essay 8 (1500 Words)

Holi is a major Hindu festival celebrated with much fun and enthusiasm throughout India, as well as other countries of the sub continent. The customs and rituals of Holi celebration may vary between different regions of India, but all of them involve joyous playing with colours. It is a much awaited festival for playful adventurers as well as for the foodies, not to mention the children. Celebrated in the Phalgun month, the festival marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. The celebration usually falls in late February or middle of March as per the Gregorian calendar.

Holi – a festival of Colors, Joy and Love

Holi is different from other Hindu festivals in the way that it doesn’t require veneration of any deity, as is mandatory with other festivals. The festival calls for pure joy, with no religious obligations what so ever.

It’s impossible to imagine Holi celebrations without colours. It is in fact also called- the festival of colours. People play with coloured powders locally called gulal. They spray gulal on friends and family members, greeting each other “Happy Holi” and hugging. Children could be seen playing in groups with various types of water guns (pichkari).

The houses and streets all get coloured with a combination of beautiful and bright red, yellow, blue, orange and violet. With the chilly winds of winter gone, people wear lose clothes and sprinkle each other with colours and coloured water. Everyone is painted in different colours from tip to toe; so much so, that it takes a moment or two to recognize even one’s closest friend.

The Legend of Holika Dahan

Holi is a two day festival, beginning on the evening of full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Phalgun. The colour Holi is played on second day morning.

The first day of Holi is called Choti (Small) Holi and a ritual of Holika Dahan is followed in the evening. Bonfires are made at street junctions or other suitable places in market, roads, streets, colonies etc. People burn their old belongings in the fire, symbolic to burning their feelings of envy, hatred and animosity. The ritual also signifies the victory of good over evil.

One of the commonly accepted legends of Holika Dahan is associated with the demon king Hiranyakashyap and his son Prahlada. Prahlada was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu; this infuriated Hiranyakashyap, who thought of himself as the God, in wake of the immortality boon that was granted to him. However, his son Prahlada was adamant in his resolve to worship Vishnu and rejected worshipping his own father, Hiranyakashyap.

Dejected by his own son, Hiranyakashyap got enraged and started subjecting Prahlada to torture, in order to persuade him to relent. When Prahlada refused regularly, Hiranyakashyap conspired with his sister Holika to trick Prahlada on sitting over a burning pyre with her. Holika supposedly had a boon granting her protection from burning in a fire. The evil plan was to burn Prahlada in the pyre, while Holika will be protected by the boon.

Holika finally succeeded in agreeing Prahlada to sit in the pyre with her. Prahlada agreed as he had extreme faith in his deity Vishnu. Holika got seated in the pyre with child Prahlada in her lap. As soon as the pyre was lit, Lord Vishnu intervened to save Prahlada and Holika was burnt to ashes, despite the boon. The boon granted to Holika didn’t worked, because; the immortality was granted to her only if she entered a fire alone.

Thus, people burn pyre on Choti Holi symbolic to the burning of evil Holika and also to welcome the colourful celebrations the next day.

Lath Mar Holi at Barsana

In the compound of Radha Rani temple at Barsana a small town near Mathura, the custom of Lath Mar Holi is being celebrated since centuries. Men from the nearby Nandgaon, visit Barsana where women would hit them with sticks, traditionally called lathis in Hindi. Men on the other hand, would protect themselves with shields and those who got caught are made to dance wearing women attire.

The Lath Mar Holi of Barsana has become so popular that millions of native Indians as well as foreign tourists visit Barsana to witness the celebrations.

Lose Your Inhibitions and Play with Colours

The festival of Holi has many positive effects on one’s personality as well as social relations. It is a festival to discard your shyness and make new friends. What could be the better way to make new friends than to by play with colours?

The festival helps you to identify the inner joy, which had been lying suppressed inside you. Discard your shyness, hesitation and all the emotions those have been holding you back in daily life. With just a little effort from your side, you will transit to a new world of colour, love and joy.

Spray colour on whoever you can, without any hesitation, thus, you will make new friends and will sure remember the celebrations. All you need to do is to lighten your soul by shedding all your inhibitions.

Time to Forgive and Forget

Holi is a festival of joy. True joy is a matter of soul rather than the body. If we are physically fit, but keep the feeling of hatred or animosity against someone, we cannot be happy in true sense. Whether you have done wrong onto someone or someone has done wrong onto you, in both the cases it’s your inner joy that suffers.

The celebration of Holi provides a marvelous opportunity to turn your enmity into friendship or repair a broken relationship. Shed all your hatred and forgive the sinner, or forget if someone or something has offended you or made you sad. When we shed all the bad feelings and open our arms to the joy and a new world, we will be happier.

The custom of visiting houses of friends and relatives is a major ritual during the Holi season. The custom continues for weeks even after the Holi celebrations. It is the best time to repair broken relationships or to renew the forgotten ones.

Indian Holi Delicacies for the Platter

Holi is undoubtedly the festival of colours, but it is also a festival of delicacies for those with an appetite for sweets and other mouthwatering dishes. There are hundreds of literally mouth watering dishes prepared during Holi, in various corners of India. Every region and culture of India has its own signature Holi delicacy.

The air is filled with a mix of sweet aroma and the essence of numerous fried delicacies those are prepared in abundance in every household. Gujhiya, a sweet delicacy popular in north India, prepared by deep frying dough pockets filled with khoya (a kind of milk food) and nuts, is one of my favourites. Dahi Vada is another Holi delicacy which has its roots in northern India.

In the state of Maharashtra, Puran Poli is prepared during the Holi festival. It is also Maharashtra’s festival favorite and is prepared in almost all the festivals. It is basically a flat dough chapati filled with sweet chana dal.

This Holi ‘Say no to Synthetic Colours’

Holi being a festival of colours, lots of temporary shops could be seen selling rather cheep colours. The colours available in form of powder often constitute toxic metals like copper, mercury, aluminum and lead. They may also contain harmful dyes and paints, not suitable for use by humans.

Use of cheap synthetic colours, results in a number of ailments, ranging from a mild skin rash to as serious as cancer. Cases of skin lesions, burning sensation and eye irritation are reported during the Holi festival, possibly due to the toxic compounds in the colours. Synthetic colours are often prepared with a base of corn starch or flour, whose contamination makes the situation worst.

Fortunately, people are getting more aware about the harmful effects of synthetic colours. A custom of using naturally derived colours is developing and is being practiced widely. By switching to colours derived from natural resources, we not only save our health but the health of environment as well. Natural colours when enter soil or water resources do not pollute them like the synthetic colours do.

Natural colours are derived from natural harmless minerals like gulal, mehndi, turmeric etc. Flowers are also used to produce colours, like red colour is produced from roses; yellow colour is produced from sunflower. Besides, many natural colour dyes can be produced from plants and flowers.

Holi is a festival of colour, celebrated with fun and joy. Get ready to drench in water and colour, but also be careful to not to harm yourself and others. Open your mind, shed your inhibitions, make new friends, pacify the unhappy ones and repair broken relationships. Be playful but also be sensitive to others. Don’t trouble anyone unnecessarily and always keep your conduct composed. Last but not the least; take a resolve to play only with natural colours this Holi.

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English Essay on “Bravery” Full-Length Essay, Paragraph, Speech for Class 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Exam.

Before considering real bravery it will be well to distinguish it from false bravery. One kind of false bravery arises from ignorance of the danger. If an infant should play with a cobra, it would be absolutely free from fear, and would do what brave men would fear to do; but we ought not to call it brave, for it has no appreciation of the danger. Yet such fearlessness is often mistaken for real bravery. If they want of recognition of danger is due to intoxication, the quality displayed is sometimes called Dutch courage, because the drink that was served out to troops before an attack was usually Dutch rum. Another spurious form of courage is actually due to fear, as when a soldier stands his ground in a battle because he fears the punishment which will be inflicted on him if he runs away. In such cases, the stronger fear overcomes the weaker fear, and surely the man who is actuated by any kind of fear cannot be said to be displaying bravery.

We now pass on to the consideration of true courage. The simplest form of courage is constitutional courage, which shows itself in the absence of trembling and of other signs of fear in the face of great danger. When Louis XVI was being led to execution, he is said to have exclaimed, “Am I afraid? Feel my pulse.” His steady pulse, when he was on the point of dying a terrible death, showed that he was physically brave. One of the most striking instances of constitutional bravery to be found in history is Nelson. In his childhood on one occasion, he happened to have lost himself, to the great alarm of his parents. On his being found, when wonder was expressed that fear had not driven him home, he replied: “Fear; I never saw fear. What is it?” All through his life, he showed himself absolutely insensible to fear. His spirits rose in the hour of danger, and, when the enemy’s cannonballs were flying round his head, he was perfectly cool and collected.

It is, however, possible for a man to be constitutionally timid and nevertheless to be brave. Indeed, the bravery of a man who, by determined resolution, raises superior to his fears is perhaps the highest kind of courage. Such was the courage of Turenne, one of the greatest French generals. Once when he was going into battle, he felt himself trembling all over. But instead of yielding to his physical fears, he exclaimed to his body, “What! are you trembling now? Just wait and see what you will have to go through presently.”

The excess of courage is condemned as foolhardiness. A man is foolhardy who, for some trifling object, runs into great danger. When a sailor jumps out of an express train to recover his hat, or smokes his pipes over a packet of explosives instead of being praised for his carelessness of danger, he is rightly blamed for foolishly risking his life.

What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word bravery is said? For most people, a war hero or a superhero comes into their minds. Probably every language has a word for bravery, but there is only one true meaning. The word bravery is “showing a brave spirit or courage” when tough times are thrust upon or happen to them.

Bravery is not only what people do, but also how they do it. The concept is also “showiness, splendor, and magnificence”. Bravery may be shown in different ways: a person may jump from a plane or walk on fire to show. that he/she is truly brave. Then again, sometimes bravery is something that a person has inside him or her and is never shown as an action at all.

For thousands of years, people have used words that describe the concept of bravery. The history, or etymology, of the English word bravery, is as follows.

The word originated in Latin as barbarous. The Romans who spoke Latin were warriors so it is logical they would have a word that talked about their courageous actions. The Vulgar Latin, which was spoken Latin, was transformed by Middle French in the Middle Ages as well as by Middle English. This form of English.was what was spoken in the 12th to 15th century. From Middle English evolved the English we speak today and with it, the word bravery.

Throughout history, people have talked about the concept of bravery in many ways. The Greek writer and philosopher Euripides said, “The man who knows when not to act is wise. To my mind, bravery is forethought”. In the Middle Ages, George II of England said that “bravery never goes out of fashion”. Later, Francois de la Rochefoucauld said, “True bravery is shown by performing without witness what one might be capable of showing all the world”. Bravery has seemed to be an important concept or action throughout history.

When Francois de la Rockefou could speak about bravery, he pointed out an important feature of the virtue’s true meaning. Then he made the distinction between people’s private actions versus their public ones, he made it clear that people who do good deeds only to get rich or famous are not practicing bravery.

True bravery is helping people or animals simply because their actions benefit mankind. It seems that we often misunderstand this aspect of bravery and make the wrong people famous while forgetting about others who show bravery throughout their lives.

The one person that, for me, most represents bravery in this century is Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia when black men and white men did not mix. When he died, these two races were a little closer to peace. This was due primarily because of the great influence that Martin Luther King, Jr. had in the United States. He got on the bandwagon of the civil rights movement with the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

He kept leading the movement after his house Was bombed. That was bravery because he put his life on the like to make all American black people’s lives better. In 1963 he arid many other protesters in Birmingham, Alabama, were met by police with dogs and high-pressure water hoses. This event was shown on television. His resistance in Alabama was brave because when the police came, he and the others did not back down but rather stood up for their beliefs.

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