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The narrator initially sought to change the world.
The narrator initially sought to change the world.
True (A)
The narrator found it easy to change his nation.
The narrator found it easy to change his nation.
False (B)
The narrator believed he could influence his family as an older man.
The narrator believed he could influence his family as an older man.
True (A)
The narrator discovers that changing himself had no potential impact.
The narrator discovers that changing himself had no potential impact.
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The narrator regrets not changing the world when he was young.
The narrator regrets not changing the world when he was young.
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Study Notes
Journey of Change
- Aspiration to change the world is a common youthful ambition.
- Discovering the difficulty in altering vast structures like the world or a nation can lead to frustration.
- Focusing on smaller scales, such as towns, reflects a shift in strategy to create manageable change.
- Efforts to change one's family demonstrate a deepening understanding of personal influence and responsibility.
Personal Reflection
- Realization in old age highlights the importance of individual change as the foundation for broader impact.
- The interconnectedness of personal improvement, family dynamics, community development, and national transformation is emphasized.
- The narrative suggests that initiating change within oneself can create a ripple effect leading to substantial social change.
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