ZEITGEIST 2 FINAL

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A LITERARY MAGAZINE Friday, April 27, 2018
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Other inspirational women like Amelia Mary Earhart further prove this argument. Not only was she brave enough to
become the first female aviator to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, but she was also awarded with the U.S. Distinguished
Flying Cross. She taught women that gender and societal norms do not matter when it comes to achieving personal goals. This
leads us to another magnificent woman, Mary Magdalene. She was the first person to see Jesus’ resurrection, and also one of his
most faithful followers. She believed in her Messiah, even when she risked being condemned for it. This teaches us to be faithful
to our own beliefs, even in times of desperation, and especially when so many others expect you to think otherwise.
On another note, when one thinks of famous classic authors, people like Shakespeare or John Fletcher are those that
come to mind, rather than others such as Sappho, one of the first female writers. She was a lyric poet from Greece, and was well
known for the singing of her poems, which would often be accompanied by a lyre. She addressed the issue of varied sexual
orientation, teaching people to embrace and be proud of one’s identity, to accept others, and to show the world that being
different does not belittle one’s capacity for greatness.
All of these examples help illustrate how much women have contributed to our historical legacy, how much women
are currently able to accomplish, and how much women can and will provide for the promising future.
- María F. Villavicencio and Mía Nevárez (7)