We Are Orphans Here Review

This essay takes place in the hot zone of the middle east, Isreal. Depicted is a camp that holds in the refugees with inhumane living conditions. The trash is burned at border walls as an act of symbolism. There are criminals and dangerous men who walk the compound. When we read the camp, we picture something minuscule. When shown the photos the actual "camp" is a lot bigger than what my imagination created. There's a tone of sadness as we can't help but feel sorrow for the children and families who live here. There's a tone of optimism with the introduction of the character Baha. A man who wants to create a better living space for everyone. This often reminds me of MLK as a man who wants to create positive change. Like Martin, Baha was gunned down by someone who was scared of change. This creates a bleak sense. As if the hope of positive change died with him, but as the narrator says in the end "A baby can thrive no matter." Compared to Two Shallow Graves I'd say after reviewing again this story is much sadder. These are children who suffer. WHo are using drugs as early as eight. Who grow up without fathers and mothers and live in a cage. It is sadder because these children don't have the privilege to experience a life they deserve.