Answer: Robert Falcon Scott attempted to reach the South Pole first, but was beaten there by Roald Amundsen.
Explanation:
When Scott´s expedition reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, Amundsen had already been there. Scott´s party had many obstacles during their journey, due to several mistakes in their plan, not simply because of bad luck.
The fact that he did reach the South Pole after a failed attempt is only one part of the story. Scott´s being beaten there by Roald Amundsen is a main point in the passage.
Thesis statement:
Throughout ones life, someone must stay courageous, ambitious, and have determination to overcome the obstacles and struggles that life throws at them.
or
Thesis: When one is facing challenges in life that are hard to overcome, it is always important to keep one's dreams in mind and believe in themselves in order to overcome those obstacles and challenges.
1. The answer is sophisticated
2. The answer is confusing
3. The answer is past perfect tense?
I am unsure of the last one but that would be my guess
The definition of compulsory is required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Italics do not show up on this site, but "D. Have you read Ambrose Bierce's short story An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge" works as long as "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge" is in italics.
