Compare And Contrast Jahar's World And I Am Malala
Differences in People Problems inevitably impact everyone in life and attempting to solve them is seldom worse than ignoring them. In “Jahar’s World” by Janet Reitman and “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb, two youths struggle with problems beyond their control. Jahar and Malala both face debilitating problems, but one succumbs to the difficulties while the other exacts change.
Both endure challenges throughout their adolescence that irreversibly stain their lives. Jahar Tsarnaev, a recent immigrant, ghosts through life with a plethora of issues. The boy quickly assimilates in America yet he remains distant, unable to completely fit in. The existing Chechen community refuses to accept his family and alienates them. Rejected …show more content…
Instead of resolving his issues, Jahar internalizes them, living “a highly bifurcated li[fe].” The clear, distinct division between family and social life leaves Jahar alone, isolated and without parental support. Hiding behind a “nonchalant attitude” and “sarcastic humor,” he refuses acknowledge his underlying issues, instead choosing to escape with marijuana. When this fails, Jahar turns to America’s treatment of Muslims, blaming it as the source of his problems and using it as a scapegoat. Fuelled by “decontextualized” information and influenced by Tamerlan, his only support, Jahar’s unhappiness transforms into anger. The slow buildup of pressure and “angst” eventually results in an explosive outburst when he denotates bombs, injuring hundreds and killing three. In contrast, Malala’s coping mechanism benefits the people around her. Appalled by the Taliban treatment of women, she “went on as many radio and TV channels as possible,” speaking for women’s rights and education while under the threatening regime. Her father, who shares similar values, encourages and supports Malala throughout her journey. Other parents urged Ziauddin, Malala’s father, to stop, fearing the Taliban. They banned their children from various activities, and, though it was wrong, reinforced Taliban rules. He ignores them, refusing to compromise his beliefs. Malala, on
Both endure challenges throughout their adolescence that irreversibly stain their lives. Jahar Tsarnaev, a recent immigrant, ghosts through life with a plethora of issues. The boy quickly assimilates in America yet he remains distant, unable to completely fit in. The existing Chechen community refuses to accept his family and alienates them. Rejected …show more content…
Instead of resolving his issues, Jahar internalizes them, living “a highly bifurcated li[fe].” The clear, distinct division between family and social life leaves Jahar alone, isolated and without parental support. Hiding behind a “nonchalant attitude” and “sarcastic humor,” he refuses acknowledge his underlying issues, instead choosing to escape with marijuana. When this fails, Jahar turns to America’s treatment of Muslims, blaming it as the source of his problems and using it as a scapegoat. Fuelled by “decontextualized” information and influenced by Tamerlan, his only support, Jahar’s unhappiness transforms into anger. The slow buildup of pressure and “angst” eventually results in an explosive outburst when he denotates bombs, injuring hundreds and killing three. In contrast, Malala’s coping mechanism benefits the people around her. Appalled by the Taliban treatment of women, she “went on as many radio and TV channels as possible,” speaking for women’s rights and education while under the threatening regime. Her father, who shares similar values, encourages and supports Malala throughout her journey. Other parents urged Ziauddin, Malala’s father, to stop, fearing the Taliban. They banned their children from various activities, and, though it was wrong, reinforced Taliban rules. He ignores them, refusing to compromise his beliefs. Malala, on