I Am Brown Character Analysis

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Is it important for people to make their own choices or decisions in life. Yes, no, maybe are what people typically say if asked this question. To make their own decisions they need to trust themselves. If somebody said yes when asked this then that means that they make their own decisions perfectly. In the Moth Aleeza Kazmi said “I am brown” she stood up for herself. She stood up for what she believed in. If people don’t make their decisions or choices in life then those people probably won’t be able to live on their own. From the “Rabbit Proof Fence” Molly said “we are going back home”. Even though that the Molly and her 2 younger sisters could get in serious trouble Molly still stood up cause she wanted to go home. This also leads to the

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