In Sold, Lakshmi is told many stories about how wonderful the city is and the people who live there. She's told that the roofs are made of gold. She has let her mind soak up these fantasizing images, which are all ruined to quickly. When she gets to the city, there are no gold roofs, and the people there are deceitful. She has a horrible experience and was let down from the stories she grew up listening to. Sometimes stories let our minds wander, but if we let them wander to much we may find ourselves disappointed from the truth.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Emma Burtt Post #5
For years, stories have entertained, taught, and given guidance to us. Stories can be told through music, books, and vocally. Humans have passed down stories through generations, and sometimes they become altered. These altered stories are myths and folk tales. They could also be called fantasy stories. We have created even more ways to share these stories. We use movies, television, computers, and even more to tell our stories. Our society clings to stories to catch a fresh breath out of reality. They are fun because they let our minds wander away from the important tasks of our busy days.
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ReplyDeleteI also agree with you that sometimes stories let our minds wander, but if they wander too much then we can find ourselves disappointed from the truth. Another thing that helps with your claim is when Lakshmi remembers her old life story. With trying to buy a tin roof for her family and someday marrying Krishna and having a happy family, but it is awaken by the brutal truth that her dreams aren't going to happen here. She has been sold into prostitution. Nice Post!
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