Explain How The Armenian Genocide Changes Boy's Life
Lucas,Avila
Ms.Muscat
ENG2D
30 May, 2017
Armenian Genocide Changes Boy's Life Forever
The Armenian genocide changed one boy's life forever, Vahan Kenderian, a 12 year old boy who was the black sheep of his family soon realises the good times have run out. Family members are taken from homes and are killed in front of families with no reasoning. The Armenian genocide had just began, it began on April 24, 1915 and ended in 1917. Following Vahan's journey we see that many people changed him into the boy he is now. Firstly Ara Sarkisian changed Vahan for the better by teaching him many important life lessons. Another person who changed him was Selim Bay by speaking words of wisdom and giving responsibilities to Vahan. Lastly, The Tashians …show more content…
taught Vahan valuable lessons through their actions. Aria Sarkisian, Selim Bey, and the Tashians are three people in Vahan's life that have taught him the most and through their interaction changed him for the better.
Aria Sarkisian had a great impact on Vahan's life because he taught Vahan various life lessons that changed who he was for the better. Firstly, Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan that the heart is the best home you can have. We as readers see this teaching take place when Aria Sarkisian asks “you are looking for a home, for a family. Do you know where your real home is? Your real home is here.” he said as he pointed to his heart. Aria Sarkisian then goes on to say that “There is nothing these hands can hold that is worth having …”(Bagdasarian.pg188) He then tells Vahan that only the heart can hold such things such as the moon and the melody of a song, etcetera. Aria Sarkisian is trying to teach Vahan that the heart is where everything is held and that the only home is your heart, everything else is just materialistic. We shouldn't see a structure as a home. Aria Sarkisian is teaching Vahan that he shouldn't associate a home with family, your family is in your heart no matter where they are. Furthermore, Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan about time, he told Vahan “Time takes every thing vahan. But your heart, your character, your faith, do not belong to time…”(188).Aria Sarkisian was trying to teach Vahan that time can't take away everything. It can take away family, friends, excetra but what's important is that you as a person (heart, character, faith, etc) can not be messed with due to time. This important lesson made Vahan who he was later on in the story and ultimately that is due to Aria Sarkisian and his impactful life lessons. We as readers can see how impactful Aria Sarkisian life lessons were to Vahan and he ultimately was one of three people who taught Vahan the most among his journey.
Selim Bey had a great impact on and changed Vahan for the better due to words of wisdom and the responsibilities he gave Vahan. Firstly, he taught Vahan that there is no such thing as a country, flag, right or wrong cause. We as readers see this in the story when Selim Bey says “In this world... there is no such thing as a country or a flag or a right or wrong cause. There is only yourself. You are your own flag, your own cause and country. In the end, if you are poor and cold and hungry. No one will care if you were a patriot or an honest man. All they will see is a beggar, an unsuccessful animal…”(124). What Selim Bey is trying to teach Vahan is that you are your own country. Your what you stand for, what you believe in. He's saying that Vahan as a person is the flag of his own country. He's also trying to tell Vahan that you have to care for yourself because no one else will care for him other than himself. Lastly, Selim Bey is trying to say that Vahan as a person represents what he wants his country to be and no one else's actions should represent this. These are all important lessons for Vahan that ultimately changed Vahan into the man he turns out to be. In addition, to Selim Bey's teachings, Selim Bey also taught Vahan how to be a man. He gave Vahan horses to care for and a stable to keep dry and clean. We as readers see Vahan accumulate the responsibilities that ultimately taught him how to be a man when Selim Bey had his man to tell Vahan what his jobs were. Selim Bey's man said “Your job is to keep this stable clean and dry.” “When the horses do their business you put it in the pail. You may empty that Paul in the trough.”(112). These responsibilities helped Vahan become more of a man and they also impacted as well as changed Vahan's life for the better. We see this in the story when he goes to the Tashians residents and he already knows how to care for the horses and how to do many other chores and he's ready for anything that is asked of him. Selim Bey made a huge impact on Vahan and through their interaction Selim Bay definitely changed Vaham for the better into the man he later became to be.
Through the actions of the Tashians Vahan learned many valuable lessons that changed Vahan.
Firstly, Dr. Tashian taught Vahan how to be welcoming. One example of the Tashian being welcoming is when Vahan first came to meet Dr.Tashian and he welcomed Vahan in by stating “ please come in”(198). Another example of the Tashians being welcoming is when Vahan had Seta in his room and he told Mrs.Tashian he had a friend, asked if she could stay and Mrs. Tashian replied by saying “The doctor and I would be very happy if you would stay with us”(221). As a result of the Tashians actions Vahan sees there kindness and learns from their generous actions which in turn changes him and teaches him the importance of acceptance and generosity. Furthermore, the Tashians indirectly taught Vahan to stand up for himself. The Tashian were looking for help but Dr. Tashian didn't think Vahan had what it takes to complete the jobs. “You seem like a excellent young man” he said, “but I'm afraid you may be too small for the kind of work you'll have around here.” Dr. Tashian then turned and said “I think we need someone a little bit older to Ms.Fauld.”. That's when Vahan finally had enough and finally stood up for himself by stating “Don't look at my size...I can do any kind of work you want me to do and I can work as long as you want me to work.” He then went on to tell him, “I am a very strong man, Dr. Tashian.”(Bagdasarian.pg200). Vahan then carries on to State the many things he's learned and is capable of doing such as taking care of horses, milking cows, etc. As you can see Vahan learned to stand up for himself because Dr. Tashian's doubt in him made him mad and therefore encouraged him to work harder. Through this situation Vahan learned that standing up for yourself goes a long way. He knows this because the outcome would have differed if he didn't stand up for himself. The Tashians wouldn't have took him in like they did. As you can see through an indirect gesture of Dr. Tashian, the
gesture itself is what taught vahan one of the most important lessons which is that you got to stand up for yourself. The Impact the Tashians left on Vahan was life changing and changed him into what he was later on in the book, the Tashians are one of three characters who taught Vahan the most valuable lessons.
Aria Aarkisia, Selim Bey, and the Tashians are three people in Vahan's life that have taught him the most and through their interaction changed him for the better. Firstly, Ara Sarkisian changed Vahan for the better by teaching him many important life lessons. Furthermore, another, person that changed him was Selim Bey, he changed Vahan for the better by speaking words of wisdom and giving responsibilities to vahan. Lastly, the Tashians taught Vahan valuable lessons through their actions. Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan that home is in the heart and how time can't take away everything. Selim Bay taught Vahan that there is no such thing as a country, flag, right or wrong cause and he taught Vahan how to be a man. Lastly the Tashians taught Vahan that he as a person has to stand up for himself, they also taught Vahan how to be welcoming by being a good influence through their gerous actions. Due to these three influences who changed Vahan the most through their encounter in the story, Vahan had changed from a spoiled naive kid to a stronger more courageous, independent man.
Ms.Muscat
ENG2D
30 May, 2017
Armenian Genocide Changes Boy's Life Forever
The Armenian genocide changed one boy's life forever, Vahan Kenderian, a 12 year old boy who was the black sheep of his family soon realises the good times have run out. Family members are taken from homes and are killed in front of families with no reasoning. The Armenian genocide had just began, it began on April 24, 1915 and ended in 1917. Following Vahan's journey we see that many people changed him into the boy he is now. Firstly Ara Sarkisian changed Vahan for the better by teaching him many important life lessons. Another person who changed him was Selim Bay by speaking words of wisdom and giving responsibilities to Vahan. Lastly, The Tashians …show more content…
taught Vahan valuable lessons through their actions. Aria Sarkisian, Selim Bey, and the Tashians are three people in Vahan's life that have taught him the most and through their interaction changed him for the better.
Aria Sarkisian had a great impact on Vahan's life because he taught Vahan various life lessons that changed who he was for the better. Firstly, Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan that the heart is the best home you can have. We as readers see this teaching take place when Aria Sarkisian asks “you are looking for a home, for a family. Do you know where your real home is? Your real home is here.” he said as he pointed to his heart. Aria Sarkisian then goes on to say that “There is nothing these hands can hold that is worth having …”(Bagdasarian.pg188) He then tells Vahan that only the heart can hold such things such as the moon and the melody of a song, etcetera. Aria Sarkisian is trying to teach Vahan that the heart is where everything is held and that the only home is your heart, everything else is just materialistic. We shouldn't see a structure as a home. Aria Sarkisian is teaching Vahan that he shouldn't associate a home with family, your family is in your heart no matter where they are. Furthermore, Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan about time, he told Vahan “Time takes every thing vahan. But your heart, your character, your faith, do not belong to time…”(188).Aria Sarkisian was trying to teach Vahan that time can't take away everything. It can take away family, friends, excetra but what's important is that you as a person (heart, character, faith, etc) can not be messed with due to time. This important lesson made Vahan who he was later on in the story and ultimately that is due to Aria Sarkisian and his impactful life lessons. We as readers can see how impactful Aria Sarkisian life lessons were to Vahan and he ultimately was one of three people who taught Vahan the most among his journey.
Selim Bey had a great impact on and changed Vahan for the better due to words of wisdom and the responsibilities he gave Vahan. Firstly, he taught Vahan that there is no such thing as a country, flag, right or wrong cause. We as readers see this in the story when Selim Bey says “In this world... there is no such thing as a country or a flag or a right or wrong cause. There is only yourself. You are your own flag, your own cause and country. In the end, if you are poor and cold and hungry. No one will care if you were a patriot or an honest man. All they will see is a beggar, an unsuccessful animal…”(124). What Selim Bey is trying to teach Vahan is that you are your own country. Your what you stand for, what you believe in. He's saying that Vahan as a person is the flag of his own country. He's also trying to tell Vahan that you have to care for yourself because no one else will care for him other than himself. Lastly, Selim Bey is trying to say that Vahan as a person represents what he wants his country to be and no one else's actions should represent this. These are all important lessons for Vahan that ultimately changed Vahan into the man he turns out to be. In addition, to Selim Bey's teachings, Selim Bey also taught Vahan how to be a man. He gave Vahan horses to care for and a stable to keep dry and clean. We as readers see Vahan accumulate the responsibilities that ultimately taught him how to be a man when Selim Bey had his man to tell Vahan what his jobs were. Selim Bey's man said “Your job is to keep this stable clean and dry.” “When the horses do their business you put it in the pail. You may empty that Paul in the trough.”(112). These responsibilities helped Vahan become more of a man and they also impacted as well as changed Vahan's life for the better. We see this in the story when he goes to the Tashians residents and he already knows how to care for the horses and how to do many other chores and he's ready for anything that is asked of him. Selim Bey made a huge impact on Vahan and through their interaction Selim Bay definitely changed Vaham for the better into the man he later became to be.
Through the actions of the Tashians Vahan learned many valuable lessons that changed Vahan.
Firstly, Dr. Tashian taught Vahan how to be welcoming. One example of the Tashian being welcoming is when Vahan first came to meet Dr.Tashian and he welcomed Vahan in by stating “ please come in”(198). Another example of the Tashians being welcoming is when Vahan had Seta in his room and he told Mrs.Tashian he had a friend, asked if she could stay and Mrs. Tashian replied by saying “The doctor and I would be very happy if you would stay with us”(221). As a result of the Tashians actions Vahan sees there kindness and learns from their generous actions which in turn changes him and teaches him the importance of acceptance and generosity. Furthermore, the Tashians indirectly taught Vahan to stand up for himself. The Tashian were looking for help but Dr. Tashian didn't think Vahan had what it takes to complete the jobs. “You seem like a excellent young man” he said, “but I'm afraid you may be too small for the kind of work you'll have around here.” Dr. Tashian then turned and said “I think we need someone a little bit older to Ms.Fauld.”. That's when Vahan finally had enough and finally stood up for himself by stating “Don't look at my size...I can do any kind of work you want me to do and I can work as long as you want me to work.” He then went on to tell him, “I am a very strong man, Dr. Tashian.”(Bagdasarian.pg200). Vahan then carries on to State the many things he's learned and is capable of doing such as taking care of horses, milking cows, etc. As you can see Vahan learned to stand up for himself because Dr. Tashian's doubt in him made him mad and therefore encouraged him to work harder. Through this situation Vahan learned that standing up for yourself goes a long way. He knows this because the outcome would have differed if he didn't stand up for himself. The Tashians wouldn't have took him in like they did. As you can see through an indirect gesture of Dr. Tashian, the
gesture itself is what taught vahan one of the most important lessons which is that you got to stand up for yourself. The Impact the Tashians left on Vahan was life changing and changed him into what he was later on in the book, the Tashians are one of three characters who taught Vahan the most valuable lessons.
Aria Aarkisia, Selim Bey, and the Tashians are three people in Vahan's life that have taught him the most and through their interaction changed him for the better. Firstly, Ara Sarkisian changed Vahan for the better by teaching him many important life lessons. Furthermore, another, person that changed him was Selim Bey, he changed Vahan for the better by speaking words of wisdom and giving responsibilities to vahan. Lastly, the Tashians taught Vahan valuable lessons through their actions. Aria Sarkisian taught Vahan that home is in the heart and how time can't take away everything. Selim Bay taught Vahan that there is no such thing as a country, flag, right or wrong cause and he taught Vahan how to be a man. Lastly the Tashians taught Vahan that he as a person has to stand up for himself, they also taught Vahan how to be welcoming by being a good influence through their gerous actions. Due to these three influences who changed Vahan the most through their encounter in the story, Vahan had changed from a spoiled naive kid to a stronger more courageous, independent man.