Although I have never been placed in David C.'s situation in “Orange Bracelet,” I realize that his actions took courage as well as acceptance.
Although David takes a passive approach when asked about the orange bracelet – a symbol of acceptance – that he wears, he continues to wear it. His dedication to that object symbolizes a devotion others should have when standing up for something they believe in.
I hope one day I will not only experience a similar situation to David's, but that I will also react as he did. I hope that I will be able to stand up in front of people and state that I support something not normally accepted.
Although David takes a passive approach when asked about the orange bracelet – a symbol of acceptance – that he wears, he continues to wear it. His dedication to that object symbolizes a devotion others should have when standing up for something they believe in.
I hope one day I will not only experience a similar situation to David's, but that I will also react as he did. I hope that I will be able to stand up in front of people and state that I support something not normally accepted.
This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.
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