Walia 1 and 2
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I think his thoughts are justifiable because he just witnessed a murder and gets abused everywhere. He gets hit in school, at home, and even on the streets for not major reasons. He got punished by teachers because he did not have books, books that his family can’t afford. He has to take food out of a dumpster because because his family can’t afford to buy food. He has to run out of his house when the raids occur, so he does not go to jail.
It was bad enough he is beaten almost everyday but then he witnesses a murder, it just put everything or the top. He is only 10 years old, seen his mom getting beaten by his dad is a very scary moment for most of us but in front of him a man was killed by two people. He has nightmares about it everyday. A full grown man gets pretty scared when a man is killed and he is only 10 years old which is 100 times worst. I think his thought were justifiable under his circumstances.
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The tsotsis caught up with him before he even reached the street. Their gleaming weapons of death remorselessly went about their unfinished, infernal mission. Pg 164
I chose this because it would be a horrible thing to witness and you would have nightmares about it everyday. Another reason why i chose it was because it basically summarizes the chapter about what happened to the man and how mark was feeling. Mark later tells us that he remembers it everyday and keeps him feeling down. It was the turning point of Marks life because he wanted to end his life.
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Gopal, I completely agree with you for both of your responses. Having gone through so much at such a young age clearly explains why he felt the way he did. Because of all his struggles and pains, ending his life would be the easiest way out for him at that time. The scene where he witnessed the murder also had a major impact in his decision. It must have been the most horrifying thing a child could witness.
Gopal,
I agree with you too. Mark wanting to commit suicide is completely understandable. I like how you compared how a grown man would feel to him. I think his age definitely plays a role in how things have affected him throughout his life, and how the murder pushed him to the edge. Good job!!