"We'll adjust the Sudan flag
We'll alter the Sudan flag
For Sudan is confused herself"--Song written for John Garang pg. 321
This was a big step in Achak's life. Figuring out which side he is on is too difficult for him. At this moment, he is feeling that this side would be better. He is confused. He knows not to join either side though.
I feel that everyone faces big challenges in their lives. Nothing as big as Achak's problems have happened to me but I have definately had to choose sides between friends. It is so hard to do.
Have you ever made a descision that you ultimately regretted?
"Our days were now completely reconstituted. Where before there had been studying and soccer and simple chores like water-fetching, now there was manual labor-in addition to the farm work-and jobs we were much too young to be expected to do."--Achak Pg. 327
Achak was so expectant of an easier life in Sudan. He was let down. I think he is often let down in America also. He has so many expectations of many beatuiful things that he has heard of. But nobody prepared him for dissapointment.
I have been dissapointed many times before. I have also been expected to do more than I feel I am able to do.I try very hard and nobody else is proud of my work.
Have you ever felt like people were expecting to much of you?
TKAM-Blog 8-Choice 1
14 years ago
Quote #1:I agree, because Valentino has no "right" side to choose. Either way, bad things can happen. I don't think he will join a side.
ReplyDeleteQuestion #1: I think I have regretted many things, but no judging on hindsight, I regretted quitting karate. I was pretty good at it, and would most likely have become a black belt, if I didn't quit.
Quote #2: I also feel sorry for Valentino, for he always deserved better than he got. Although the tasks got harder, at least he survived.
Question #2: Yes, I sometimes feel that my parents expect a lot from me, and maybe my teachers. Also when I join soccer teams, I think my coaches expect me to play well.