The films High Noon and It’s a Wonderful Life depict two very similar occurrences but show two very different outcomes. In one the main character is left by the town to defend himself and in the other the main character is saved and supported by the society. It’s a Wonderful Life depicts the more likely scenario because people help each other in troubled times. For instance after the massive earthquake that struck Haiti the US alone donated more than $500 million. After the tsunamis in Asia $163 million was donated. Also after September 11 over $239 million as donated and after hurricane Katrina over $580 million was raised to help the victims as well as thousands of people actually helped rebuild the devastated community. Most people elect to help and support others in their time of need and in return expect others to do the same. Money isn’t the only thing that is donated. Each year in the US over 8 million people donate blood. Over 15 million units of blood are collected each year. There are also numerous charities and foundations that help victims of assault, natural disasters as well as deadly disease such as cancer and AIDS. Some popular charities include The American Red Cross, UNICEF, The Salvation Army and The American Cancer Society. The reason why people help others besides the fact that it is the right thing to do is because they feel better about themselves if they help others. It makes people feel better and feel like they have accomplished something if they help another person in their time of need.
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