Universal Refugee
Universal Refugee Paper: “Inside Out and Back Again”
The book “Inside Out and Back Again” , a book of poetry written by Thanhha Lai, brings light to the struggles and obstacles that refugees face, which some overcome through what they love. A refugee might have a hard time leaving their homes, which might have been all they knew. Even after they have abandoned their heritage for a new hope, they risk everything to arrive in order to arrive at their new home. It seems although the hardships never end for these individuals, some facing discrimination because they are different, and new. Even though their lives may turn inside out, some, perusing what they love, can have comfort. These struggles can be present for people from all over the world, …show more content…
For example, Ha from “Inside Out and Back Again” had to leave many things behind, as long as her home, in order to escape the Vietnam war. Also, Ha’s home and family were all she knew as a child. Her life was turned inside out and flipped upside down by a war. In the middle of a war, she must be prepared to leave at any time. Her father, who had been kidnapped, hopefully alive still, went missing in action, and Ha leaving Saigon with the rest of her family meant leaving the idea of having her father return. Second of all, like many refugees, she loved her home and family. She had to abandon it in order to have a new hope in a new place. She wanted to stay at her home, but she had to leave, in order to survive, just like many other refugees. In Syria, many want to leave because the war in Syria don’t seem to let up, and living in Syria is the worst for them, considering the little support they get. Furthermore, the Syrian borders are closing up, and according to Iris News, “the Syrian government has closed its official border crossing with Jordan to anyone with a new passport and to families, women and children.” The challenge of leaving their home is evident, some don’t have the money to find a safe passage out, and many do not want to risk an even higher chance of death on a
The book “Inside Out and Back Again” , a book of poetry written by Thanhha Lai, brings light to the struggles and obstacles that refugees face, which some overcome through what they love. A refugee might have a hard time leaving their homes, which might have been all they knew. Even after they have abandoned their heritage for a new hope, they risk everything to arrive in order to arrive at their new home. It seems although the hardships never end for these individuals, some facing discrimination because they are different, and new. Even though their lives may turn inside out, some, perusing what they love, can have comfort. These struggles can be present for people from all over the world, …show more content…
For example, Ha from “Inside Out and Back Again” had to leave many things behind, as long as her home, in order to escape the Vietnam war. Also, Ha’s home and family were all she knew as a child. Her life was turned inside out and flipped upside down by a war. In the middle of a war, she must be prepared to leave at any time. Her father, who had been kidnapped, hopefully alive still, went missing in action, and Ha leaving Saigon with the rest of her family meant leaving the idea of having her father return. Second of all, like many refugees, she loved her home and family. She had to abandon it in order to have a new hope in a new place. She wanted to stay at her home, but she had to leave, in order to survive, just like many other refugees. In Syria, many want to leave because the war in Syria don’t seem to let up, and living in Syria is the worst for them, considering the little support they get. Furthermore, the Syrian borders are closing up, and according to Iris News, “the Syrian government has closed its official border crossing with Jordan to anyone with a new passport and to families, women and children.” The challenge of leaving their home is evident, some don’t have the money to find a safe passage out, and many do not want to risk an even higher chance of death on a