Blog Review

Shameea's Blog Post

The blog post I think was very well written was about “Sold” by Shameea Mahbub. She retells the story from the books main character, Lakshmi, precisely and answers the social action questions. I have also read “Sold” by Patricia McCormick and I agree with the response she answered to the social action questions.

One of the main topic she takes about is how sexism plays a big part in the entire book. I agree with her point, because in India all of the married women have to stay at home to tend to her chores, child and husband. They have to wear hijabs at a very young as to show modesty. It is not a choice they have to make, it is required. Shameea also brings up really strong quotes and connections from the book to back up her response. For example, “A boy who had been born into the sex-trafficking industry, Harish, had such a different life than the other girls at the "Happiness House" Lakshmi had been increasingly jealous of him, calling him the David Beckham boy because he had played soccer. Harish had simple privileges that Lakshmi was deprived of. He was able to go to school, able to roam around freely, able to have the privileges of a boy.” She brings up a male character that wasn’t a big part of the story, and connects it with her point.

The question, “Who's perspective is missing?” Shameea answered in her blog was perfectly responded with her opinion. She thought no one’s perspective was missing. She explained how Lakshmi’s point of view was very critical for the book. It help make the story really dark and accurate.

In conclusion, the blog post was written very beautifully with thought. The blog post was also separated with paragraphs that were planned out to different questions and topics. The blog post was also supported with very well picked examples throughout.