<p>Prompt: Can success be disastrous?</p>
<p>Success is something that should be aimed for and not shunned, with the notion that it could be disastrous. In most cases, if not all, success always brings contentment and improvement. </p>
<p>In 'Lord of the Rings', we follow Frodo Baggins quest to destroy the one ring. As he gets farther in his journey his road gets harder. He faces loneliness as almost everyone leaves him. Plus, he has to deal with the betrayal of Gollum. Despite these unpleasantries, Frodo continues to propel himself forward with the belief that everything would end once the ring is destroyed. He focuses on his target and aims for success. </p>
<p>Once Frodo eventually accomplishes his mission, he witnesses the world changing dramatically for the better. He sees the fruits of his struggles as he watches peace and tranquility abound Middle Earth. This all occured because he had faith that success would change everything for the better. </p>
<p>Similar could be said about Frederick Douglass, black abolishonist and writer. During his early years as a slave he was determined to obtain freedom. He learned to read and write. His definition of success at that stage was escaping; thus, he worked hard for it. Eventually after years of struggle and failed attempts he breaks himself from the bonds of slavery. He succeeded. </p>
<p>His liberation was only the beginning of his long career of political activism. It was one of openness and action, not one of suppression and dormancy. I'm sure he never regretted his escape after seeing the fruits of his efforts. His early success in transforming himself from a slave to a independent human was the foundation of all of Frederick's achievements.</p>