SHANE B. COONEY POST 4 :D

Every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day, of every week, of every month, of every year, there is some sort of conflict. Correct me if im wrong, because it seems that in every comflict, If you arent part of the solution, you're part of the problem.This " Rule" happens because there are usually two sides to an agrument; one sides thinks the same about the other, its like a war almost, from a different perspective both sides are considered "bad". So, if this is true then it means that whenever a conflict occurs, whether it be to do the dishes, or to settle a peace treaty, someone or something is trying to either prevent it, or to solve it.
In "Sold" Lakshmi describes her stepfather as a terrible, gambling, disrespectful man. She implies that if her stepfather werent there, that her family would have an easier life. Later in the book, Lakshmi is sold to be a maid, her stepfather initates this because he has spent all the families money on gambling, and expensive items for himslef. By this point McCormick has clearly stated that the stepfather is part of the problem. Although the solution is not quite clear; From a readers perspective the solution is for the family to have more money, to have a tin roof, and to be able to live decently. Later in the book the solution is for Lakshmi to get out of the city and back to her family, to get rid of Mumtaz, and to make money for her family. Now reflect on the cause of all these problems that need solutions... if you follow the trail to the start of them you will find the stepfather, who is definately part of the problem.