Suu Kyi (+Positive and -Negative)
by Taylor Dixon
Background Information
- 1945-Still Alive
- Born in Burma (now Myanmar)
- Her father was assassinated in 1947
- Her mother became the Burman ambassador to India in 1960
- She married and has 2 children
Children
Alexander and Kim
Husband
Michael Aris
Family
She is on the far left.
Micro Conflicts
- Served decades of house arrest.----- +was freed and gave hope
- Feared that she wouldn't be able to return to Burma.----- -didn't want to leave
- Husband couldn't visit her because he was ill.----- -died without seeing her
Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi walks free after 15 years of house arrest
Macro Conflicts
1. Father was assassinated.----- -created a ruckus in Burma
2. Spent illegal detention.----- +she got out and got money
3. Burman military government cut off her communication with the outside world.----- -no contact for 1 year
Conclusion
She was a competitor because she spoke out despite what anyone else thought, said, or did. #FEARLESS
Quote
"Fear is a habit, I am not afraid." -Aung San Suu Kyi
Link to Generalization
Suu Kyi was significant because even though it was hard and she had many trials and obstacles, she never stopped fighting for what she believed in. She was overall very optimistic and a very positive person.