In The Land Of The Free Summary

In the story “In the Land of the Free” the author Sui Sin Far writes about the gut wrenching experiences a mother and father must go through as they have their child taken away because they don't have the proper documentation to prove that their new born child is theirs. As I read the remarkable story written by Sui Sin I found myself immersed in the story as the descriptive writing allowed for a better understanding of emotions conveyed by the characters in the story. A prime example of the beautifully display of emotions written by the author is “If the boy not come home I lose my wife sure…cried the young man indignantly.”(Sui Sin 25). Furthermore, this prime example also demonstrates how the main focal point of the story is to show the
reader the effects of harsh immigration laws that cause so many other families similar pain. In addition to the main focal point of the story I argue that the story was written to demonstrate how the immigration process is flawed and because of their many flaws people like Lae Choo are forced to pay hefty prices both financially and emotionally.