(AGG) Many refugees have stories that most people can’t even begin to believe, this novel, Under the Perssimmon Tree, shares a sad story of a young girl who leads a part of her life as a refugee. (BS-1)Suzanne Fisher Staples does a good job of correctly representing different real-life aspects of refugee life using this character, Najmah. (BS-2) Along her journey to Torkhum, Najmah goes through multiple conflicts, both internal and physical. (BS-3) Sadly, many Muslim refugees have been harshly and unfairly judged as malicious people, this causes the entire group of people to lose their voice; however, given evidence from the novel and from research, they don’t deserve to be treated this way. (TS) Under the Persimmon Tree correctly illustrates
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(SIP-A) During the long and hard walk to the camp, Najmah goes through physical conflicts. (STEWE-1) When Najmah was towards the very end of her expedition to the camp, she was basically using the very last of her energy. She had to have Khalida help guide her and pull her on. She makes a comment about not being able to even feel her feet at this point, then Najmah describes what her feet look like at this point. She illustrates her feet as “...bloody with broken blisters, torn nails, and cracked calluses…” (Staples 124). This is a physical conflict; specifically man vs. nature, since the harsh journey among the mountains caused this situation. (STEWE-2) As the group is going down a mountain Najmah explains that it’s very slippery. Since it was so slippery they all held hands to prevent each other from “...falling off the trail and into the steep ravine on our downhill side” (Staples 109). This is another physical conflict, once again man vs. nature. (SIP-B) As Najmah continues her journey to the camp she goes through mental conflicts. (STEWE-1) After the Americans bomb Najmah’s home, Akhtar and Khalida clean her up and give her a haircut and new clothes. Najmah is so shocked after this experience she can’t bring herself to do anything. She acts like a ragdoll. In her own words Najmah describes herself in that moment while they are changing her into new clothes “I do not resist - nor do I help” …show more content…
This is true especially around 2005. A study held showed many people have awful views on Islam. People were asked questions and the polls results explained that 46% of those that were surveyed have a negative view on Muslims. One man even stated “...I think they preach hate” (Deane). This is extremely sad because not all Muslims are bad people; in fact, most aren’t. The book has a similar situation go on. When Elaine first sees the Koran she can’t believe that such a nice and caring man like Faiz could be a part of such an awful religion. Hurt by this comment Faiz states “Faith is between each person and God” (Staples 137). He explains that people interpret religion differently, showing that Islam is usually a safe, calm religion. Some people, like people a part of ISIS, interpret Islam in a bad and dangerous way. The fact that people view Islamic religion this way shuts down Muslim refugees’s voices. Many people shut them out, they don’t want to hear their stories or their hardships. People can’t confront that they are real people with feelings and stories. People choose to shut down their voices because they are afraid that if they listen they will begin to like Muslim people and are afraid they may even empathize for them. These people need all Muslims to be the bad guys. They don’t know the
(SIP-A) During the long and hard walk to the camp, Najmah goes through physical conflicts. (STEWE-1) When Najmah was towards the very end of her expedition to the camp, she was basically using the very last of her energy. She had to have Khalida help guide her and pull her on. She makes a comment about not being able to even feel her feet at this point, then Najmah describes what her feet look like at this point. She illustrates her feet as “...bloody with broken blisters, torn nails, and cracked calluses…” (Staples 124). This is a physical conflict; specifically man vs. nature, since the harsh journey among the mountains caused this situation. (STEWE-2) As the group is going down a mountain Najmah explains that it’s very slippery. Since it was so slippery they all held hands to prevent each other from “...falling off the trail and into the steep ravine on our downhill side” (Staples 109). This is another physical conflict, once again man vs. nature. (SIP-B) As Najmah continues her journey to the camp she goes through mental conflicts. (STEWE-1) After the Americans bomb Najmah’s home, Akhtar and Khalida clean her up and give her a haircut and new clothes. Najmah is so shocked after this experience she can’t bring herself to do anything. She acts like a ragdoll. In her own words Najmah describes herself in that moment while they are changing her into new clothes “I do not resist - nor do I help” …show more content…
This is true especially around 2005. A study held showed many people have awful views on Islam. People were asked questions and the polls results explained that 46% of those that were surveyed have a negative view on Muslims. One man even stated “...I think they preach hate” (Deane). This is extremely sad because not all Muslims are bad people; in fact, most aren’t. The book has a similar situation go on. When Elaine first sees the Koran she can’t believe that such a nice and caring man like Faiz could be a part of such an awful religion. Hurt by this comment Faiz states “Faith is between each person and God” (Staples 137). He explains that people interpret religion differently, showing that Islam is usually a safe, calm religion. Some people, like people a part of ISIS, interpret Islam in a bad and dangerous way. The fact that people view Islamic religion this way shuts down Muslim refugees’s voices. Many people shut them out, they don’t want to hear their stories or their hardships. People can’t confront that they are real people with feelings and stories. People choose to shut down their voices because they are afraid that if they listen they will begin to like Muslim people and are afraid they may even empathize for them. These people need all Muslims to be the bad guys. They don’t know the