Happiness House Research Paper

Specific event #1 The harsh Himalayan monsoons washed away all their crops and it made Lakshmi’s family struggle even more. Because of the Himalayan monsoon, her stepfather sent her to work as a “maid” to support their family. Lakshmi was sold to a woman, whom she called “Aunt Bimla”. Aunt Bimla took Lakshmi to the border and sold her to “Uncle Husband.” Uncle Husband took her to India and sold her to Mumtaz. Mumtaz is the owner of a house that she rents out to young girls and in return they work for her. This house is called “Happiness House” because the girls work as prostitutes. When Lakshmi realized what her job would be she refused to do it for several days and was locked in a room. Each day Lakshmi refused to do her job, Mumtaz would