#38   Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

         We can consider the past as our history in general and as our memories in partial. These two variants change the conprehension of the question. In my opinion it is very essential not to forget the history, the life of our ancestors, their victories and loses. All this teach us to orient in global processes and modern world changes.
         Every person has memories and it is a natural fact. However, I believe person should try to follow only good and bright past. I make such conclusion because bad, dark memories destroy our souls and minds. 

As an example, my grandmother is a person who values only the past. Although she passed the World War II and lived in terrible condions she could keep cheer spirits and have positive views on life as many her contemporarists. Instead of that she is crying  about her difficulties, her past faults every day. That is a reason why she is not content with her current life and she thinks that nothing could be better.  She refuse to accept the future, to improve her own lifestyle and her mood.

             The other example is my brother. He respects the past and he is interested a lot in it but his life style is very active and strong as he doesn't turn back and count his mistakes or how many times he missed the success. Therefore, he is a person who works hard, developes himself according to the modern world and  I think this way is perfect. He values all historical stages of our society but it is not a limiting factor. 

            In conclusion I want to say that life of person who lives in the present and doesn't value the learning about the past is not an appropriate model for me.  

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