K. Dodge Post Four

The question, "if you aren't part of the solution, are you part of the problem?" leaves me thinking, how is the problem apparent in the first place? In math, almost all problems have a solution, but if life I think it is the person with the problems choice, is there a solution or not? Is your glass half empty, or half full. I like to think of mine as half full. I've come to a conclusion that this question is sating that you can't have someone else solve your problems, you need to solve them yourself! If someone stole my purse, I can chase after them, being apart of my problem, working towards a solution or I can take it to a higher authority which gives me less say in what happens to the thief. This question is up to the person who has the problem, fix your own problems, and solve them the way you like, or have someone fix them for you and life with regret and disappointment. In Sold, we learn that Lakshmi solves her own problems wether she wants to or not.

The problem in Sold is that these girls are being forced to have sex with men they don't know and don't like. Along with this they are being cheated for their money and are being treated terribly. The solution: pay off your debt, or run away. Without getting caught. We learn the main character, Lakshmi wants to escape, and despite her weakness and her little power, she will make it possible. Lakshmi always notes when the "pink skinned" men come to her room. Usually, they talk about taking them to a safe place. an better place. The girls were trained to not trust the Americans, but Lakshmi did. (I'm assuming many people are done with the book but if you aren't stop reading!) She waited for the mysterious American man with the bird card, she waited for days, and never lost faith in him. At the end of the book, it ends with an abrupt ending but Lakshmi solves her own problem, she leaves her friend, betrays her owner, but follows her heart and trust the American man. Lakshmi was part of the solution to her own problem!