Kid writes essay about her true hero who conquered adversity: Darth Vader

True inspiration.
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Andrea Romano
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Real heroes are not born. They are made.

Redditor SunshineBuzz posted their little sister's school assignment to write about a person who overcame physical limitations and adversity to accomplished great things.

Their little sister chose to write about Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader.


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"Darth Vader demolished the Jedi Order," she wrote, "despite his physical disabilities and assisted in the organization of the First Galactic Empire."

In all fairness, Darth Vader was badly burnt on most of his body, but also lost one of his arms, one of his hands and both his legs and used a suit of armor just to survive. Yet still, he managed to control the Empire. Not bad for a guy on life support.

We give this paper an 'A plus.'

BONUS: Barb from 'Stranger Things' reimagined as a waffle. Just because.

Topics Star Wars

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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