Importance+of+Community+Reflection

__The Importance of Community:__  When the American people are in a time of desperate need, we do our best to look out for one another and lend a helping hand. This sets us apart form other countries because what we pride as Americans is our sense of community. Community plays an important role in everyday life because everyone is affected. In other words, if someone in our community is suffering, we must take it upon ourselves to help out the person in need. John Steinbeck explains that the significance of community is that “Having stepped forward, he may slip back, but only half a step, never the full step back” (Steinbeck, 150). In taking on this responsibility, we are ensuring that we continue to make progress.