Foreword
Reading this foreword has made a realization come into light: this world is not as peaceful as it seems. Due to my ignorance toward worldly events, I have lived with peace for most of my life and have never really heard of many recent tragedies until the terrorist group, ISIS, appeared, and even so, the news just comes and gos. As a result, learning about such an inhumane way of life from a very recent time has completely blown me away. Now, I can see why reading, especially for educational purposes, holds much importance in everyday life. (“3. Contradiction”)
Preface
The description of Camp 14 is similar to that of the totalitarian society in the book Animal Farm by George Orwell. Both the residents of Camp 14 and Animal Farm are controlled by fear and brainwashed to despise foreigners and their countries. However, the inmates of Camp 14 may be worst off because they have been robbed of a sense of community and trust of others, whereas the residents of Animal Farm were fortunate enough to have a taste of it. It is really horrifying to know that this loss of community is probably the reason why Shin turned on his mother and older brother. If he had a better connection with them, both of them may not have ended up dead, and he would not have been at fault. (“2. Connection”)
Introduction
Why would the North Korean government …show more content…
Chapter one only increases these same emotions tenfold. Even though North Korea and its leaders are also in desperate need of help, it is not okay to treat its people, especially those in the labor camps, in such a thoughtless way. In addition to the unavoidable hunger, automation-like beings have replaced the people of North Korea. Devoid of much humanity, these beings do not understand the importance of family nor have they actually loved someone -- it is a sad situation to be in. (“1.
Reading this foreword has made a realization come into light: this world is not as peaceful as it seems. Due to my ignorance toward worldly events, I have lived with peace for most of my life and have never really heard of many recent tragedies until the terrorist group, ISIS, appeared, and even so, the news just comes and gos. As a result, learning about such an inhumane way of life from a very recent time has completely blown me away. Now, I can see why reading, especially for educational purposes, holds much importance in everyday life. (“3. Contradiction”)
Preface
The description of Camp 14 is similar to that of the totalitarian society in the book Animal Farm by George Orwell. Both the residents of Camp 14 and Animal Farm are controlled by fear and brainwashed to despise foreigners and their countries. However, the inmates of Camp 14 may be worst off because they have been robbed of a sense of community and trust of others, whereas the residents of Animal Farm were fortunate enough to have a taste of it. It is really horrifying to know that this loss of community is probably the reason why Shin turned on his mother and older brother. If he had a better connection with them, both of them may not have ended up dead, and he would not have been at fault. (“2. Connection”)
Introduction
Why would the North Korean government …show more content…
Chapter one only increases these same emotions tenfold. Even though North Korea and its leaders are also in desperate need of help, it is not okay to treat its people, especially those in the labor camps, in such a thoughtless way. In addition to the unavoidable hunger, automation-like beings have replaced the people of North Korea. Devoid of much humanity, these beings do not understand the importance of family nor have they actually loved someone -- it is a sad situation to be in. (“1.