What is it to be human? Is not a frequent question that comes to mind, and it doesn't really have a certain kind of answer to it either. It's just something that is. To be human is to have an understanding about someone's feelings, thoughts, or ways. Also, a person with a mind of their own is able to have their voice be heard, and be respected other people. Sometimes that part of our humanity is stripped down by others. But it is up to us to maintain that part and display it to the world.
Sold written by Patricia McCormick, shows Lakshmi, a young innocent thirteen year old girl, daughter to a humble mother named Ama, and gambler stepfather, is a human like anyone else. She understands how a young lady should act, she understands why she must help out in whatever means necessary, and she understands how leaving home will help supply the family. But what she didn't know, was that she was sold into prostitution. Now she has that human right of having ones voice be heard stripped from her. And she is laid with fact that she must stay there because she understands how much help her family needs.
How bout physically, how do humans look and act? I think for intelligence being able to predict events and emotions is a huge deal. Also problem solving is a huge part of us that makes us humans.
ReplyDeleteI really like your sentence, " Sometimes that part of our humanity is stripped down by others. But it is up to us to maintain that part and display it to the world." It really reflects the book in so many ways.
p.s. great post
Thats extremely true because if somebody is told not to speak and hold their opinion, that belittles them and strips them of their rights as human beings. Lakshmi's voice and opinions have been completely shut up because of her job and even though she doesn't like it, she knows she must do it for her family's sake. Self sacrifice is also a remarkable trait that humans have the ability to acquire, and Lakshmi not only shows that, but her undeniable sense of understanding big situations.
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