Family, friendships, and the bonds that connect people can be so important and can influence a person’s life in many ways. Firstly, both family and friends are often there for each other and willing to help each other out. This is demonstrated in the short story, “The Winner” by Barbara Kimenye when the protagonist is having trouble answering questions in an interview and Cousin Sarah steps in to help him out. The story states, “At that moment Cousin Sarah caught his eye. ‘Perhaps I can help you,’ she said. ‘I am Mr. Ndawulá’s cousin.’” (Kimenye 4). Cousin Sarah then proceeds to assist him for the rest of the interview. This same point is reflected in Shakespeare’s “King Lear” when sisters Goneril and Regan team up to challenge their father’s decisions. Regan says, “Give ear, sir, to my sister; / For those that mingle reason with your passion / Must be content to think you old, and so- / But she knows what she does” (Shakespeare 2.4.233-236). Regan is confirming that she believes in her sister Goneril and agrees with the decisions she makes, even if they are different from their father’s. It’s easy to see that these bonds and relationships can be a major part of one’s life. Another aspect of relationships is how they motivate people to make decisions. This is often by one’s feelings or other’s actions. If these feelings are positive, relationships can be healthy and long lasting, but if they are negative relationships usually end quickly. Overall, the bonds that we have with the people we love are some of the most important in our lives, and it’s essential that we cherish them in order to create and maintain long lasting relationships.
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