Story's have always played a huge roll in our lives as humans. As far as I can recall human history, stories have always been an important thing. For example, all ancient traditions come along with a story backing them up. Also, all that us as humans have done includes a very long beautiful story with many twist and turns along the way. Remembering the day you farted in front of everyone in your class would also become a story you would never forget. Stories are essential things that help us move forward. People have many stories locked in their hearts and thoughts. They can be about your family, the day you took your first step or even your first love. Looking back at all these silly actions we have done in the past turn into wonderful stories everyone wants to hear. Sometimes people want to have a taste of new stories and write their own. Their are unlimited things you can do with stories. You can write them, share them, hear them and even sing them. Stories can be sad, happy, and in some cases they can be very cruel.
Sold, by Patricia McCormick, tells the story of of a valiant girl who, in Nepal, was forced into prostitution alongside many other poor victims. 13 year old Lakshmi was tricked by her step father into sex trafficking by making her believe she was going to have the great fortune of being a maid. As a result, Lakshmi ended up in the Happiness House where she was forced to sleep with men along with many other poor girls. There, Mumtaz tells Lakshmi that she will have to follow her rules until she was able to pay off her family's debt. In the Happy House, she meets a boy whom she calls "The David Beckham boy", this boy taught her to read and speak a little. Not only did he do that, but he gave Lakshmi the strength to survive her cruel reality. "My name is Lakshmi, I am from Nepal. I am fourteen years old" (263). When Lakshmi was finally free, she was strong and wasn't afraid anymore. Lakshmi's sad story is one that no one would ever want to live. But even though not all stories are pretty, they are great for teaching humans the importance of being morally good. Because Lakshmi's story has happened to other poor girls. Not all with the same luck as Lakshmi's. But the important thing is that Lakshmi didn't give up. And all humans need to realize that the world doesn't go round as smoothly as we think it does.
I think that the last sentence in your second paragraph is very strong. Humans do need to understand that most stories are fictional; designed to help ease the pain of life. When Lakshmi continues to believe what Mumtaz says to her, she is hoping that her stories' are correct and will followthrough. "I do. I have to believe" (230). This quote shows how despite Mumtaz's record of lies, the only way she can survive is by hoping this story will be different.
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