The Bottle Imp

Hey there Readers! Today I'll be writing about the Short Story, The Bottle Imp, that I read in English class. 

       The protagonist, Keawe, in the short story "The Bottle Imp" by Robert Louis Stevenson, is faced with making two important decisions. One of these includes the choice to buy the bottle, as there are a few risks associated with it: depression when the luck runs out, going to hell if one dies while in ownership, and abusing its powers, only to turn into a greedy person. Along with this, when Keawe discovers that he has the disease of Leprosy, he must also choose to buy back the bottle so that he can marry his love, Kokua. 
      
       When Keawe sees a gorgeous house atop a hill, he falls in love, wishing he could have his very own. His decision to commit himself to the bottle not only once, but twice, shows that he has a drive to live a joyful, comfortable life. Although he wishes to get rid of the bottle and its powers, he pushes the risks aside, not only achieving happiness for himself, but also for others. I feel that my biggest past decision that I have made was moving barns when I was a younger child. Although I was happy enough, I wanted to succeed more, to get better. I loved the sport, and I wasn't willing to stay at a mediocre level where I wasn't improving. The only downfall to this was that once I moved, I would never have a reason to stop, and the thought of horses forever to my parents wasn't completely pleasing. Over time, I believe that this choice reflects my drive to constantly improve and get better at whatever I do. I feel that giving all of one's effort in whatever one does is extremely important, and I believe that the sport that I've fallen in love with has driven me to be more successful.