Imagine being stranded on a devastated Earth after it was destroyed by an asteroid. Your original plan was to determine if life could be revived, but unfortunately, your spaceship is now in ruins. The only people remaining are Joshua, who is ambitious, Billy, an athlete, Simon, the brain, and a few other scientists. Your mission has changed; you now aim to return home in space. Throughout your journey, you hope to find assistance in achieving this goal. However, as you progress, you frequently encounter extremely challenging and potentially lethal situations. In Eric Walter’s novel “Regenesis,” he suggests that perseverance and strong determination can overcome death. In simpler terms, he strongly believes that anyone with the will to persevere can achieve anything in life. This belief applies to our situation as we strive to survive the apocalypse.
The authors argue that perseverance is crucial for success, survival, identity, and choices. They support this argument with examples and comparisons. The main message conveyed in the novel is that discipline and perseverance determine one’s level of success. The book illustrates this point in various ways. To quote Joshua Fitchett, the protagonist, “keep walking! Don’t stop, this is not the end of our journey is it?” In this scene, Joshua urges Billy to keep moving despite an approaching sandstorm that could be fatal if they stop.
Now Billy had the given opportunity to give up and release his soul, but instead, he persevered and that saved his life. Now Walter effectively demonstrated the importance of perseverance and self-discipline in staying alive. It is clear that there was no other way for Billy to survive the night without determination and persistence. Moving forward, the story focused on survival as a key element. The book aimed to explore how long one could endure on a devastated Earth. Eric Walter’s intention was to show readers that in particularly difficult times, it is important not to rely solely on hope. This idea is further supported by the quote, “Don’t rely on faith; hoping for something will only lead to despair when you don’t get what you desire. We have the power to create possibilities for the future,” as stated by Simon. Walter unequivocally states that relying on hope is equivalent to relying on faith in one’s life.
Hope leads to depression and depression leads to death. The book extensively discusses the carcinogenic atmosphere, meaning the air that could potentially cause cancer. This atmosphere has resulted in over half of the scientists dying due to their counterproductive nature. Additionally, Walter portrays these scientists as having a slipshod personality, lacking indefatigability. This highlights that the ambitious characters like Walter will survive, while those lacking determination, like the scientists, will perish. This example further emphasizes the importance of identity and choices. In the novel, Walter effectively demonstrates that your choice of faction defines you more than anything else.
Billy faced a crucial decision: stay with his family in the space station, where he would be safe but limited, or volunteer for the Earth research team. Regardless of his choice, Billy understood that each option carried its own significance and consequences. He could either live a normal life in space, feeling cowardly, or risk his life on Earth for a chance at heroism. But Billy knew that his choices would shape his unique journey. Although this idea may not directly align with perseverance and survival themes, it still connects to them somehow. As Thanos famously said, “The hardest choices require the strongest will” (although unrelated to the novel). This quote demonstrates how difficult decisions can have profound impacts. Reflecting on the story reveals that if Billy had chosen to stay home, the consequences would have been less severe.
However, Eric Walter’s choice leads him to something much greater. Ultimately, he believes that perseverance and the power of will are the key to success, which can even surpass death. Various arguments support his viewpoint: perseverance being crucial for success, survival not relying solely on hope but also on identity and choices. Additionally, the author employs techniques such as examples and comparisons to effectively convey his message throughout the novel. If you were faced with a situation as dire as the end of the Earth, would you rely on perseverance and power or would you lean towards faith and hope?
