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I'm writing a college essay on somebody "famous" that I feel to be Heroic. Out of curiosity, if you had to choose somebody to write about, who would you select?

I'm asking because I have chosen Helen Keller. She became an author, as well as a teacher to the deaf and blind, while overcoming those same disabilities. That is what I want to do with my life. I want to educate and assist the impaired, and I've known that since middle school. She is truly a hero in my eyes.

My worry is that Helen Keller will be such a popular choice. I'm scared that other students will be too lazy to search for a slightly less common name and just go with what they already know. I fear boring my teacher before she even commences the reading process. I know it's just one essay, but she is an inspiration of mine. I would be tremendously bummed if I had to write about someone else!!! Do you think my teacher will be bothered with the same old story, even if it were written immaculately? Do you feel it could possibly have a negative affect on my grade?

All input and opinions will be greatly appreciated.

I think that by stating in the beginning of your essay that you admire Helen Keller and that she has inspired you to become a teacher with the intellectually / physically impaired persons and then going into explain all of her accomplishments and how much adversity she overcame will show your teacher that this was not a random choice and that you thought this out. Also that she is a true hero to you.

Any teacher worth her paycheck will see your passion and as long as its well written will grade you accordingly.

Hope this helped. Good Luck.

p.s. as someone who has worked and still works from time to time with people who have impairments it is truly some of the most rewarding work ever!

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