Answer:
Do you think grit is an important part of an individual’s identity? Why or why not?
Yes, grit is an important part of a person's identity, because grit is what helps a person persevere in order to reach a long-term goal, and long-term goals, like graduating from college, running a successful business, and so on, are perhaps the most important goals that people can set for themselves. Long-term goals are what should guide our actions and decisions in our daily lives.
Do you think it matters whether or not you are born with grit or develop grit?
It only matters in the sense that if a person is born with grit, this person will likely achieve some long-term goals earlier. However, as long as a person develops this quality, it does not really matter whether it was acquired from the moment he was born, or later on in life.
Cite examples from the text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.
A good example of grit is the case of the famous Colonel Sanders, the founder of the fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Harland Sanders (his real name) had wanted to run a successful business since he was very young, but he failed over and over again throughout his life. However, he never gave up, and by the time he was in his 60s, he had finally reached success. Without grit, he would have never persevered so much.