Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Lost Boys Lost in America

History:
Sudan has been if conflict because of the civil war between the north (Islamic population) and South (Christian population). This conflict has forced the civilian population of Sudan to escape to neighboring countries for safety. Ethiopia sheltered these refugees until it suffered internal conflict itself, then it kicked the refugees out, which trapped them between Sudan and Ethiopia. Those who escaped alive sought out asylum in Kenya. Some the refugees have moved on, but many still remain.

Lost Boys
Santino and Peter had many problems integrating into American society. They weren't used to the many complicated aspects, and luxuries of American culture. Santino stuck by his ethnicity, and spent most of his time with the other refugees in Houston, preventing him from integrating into society well. Peter on the other hand embraced the changes in the states by spending more time bonding with other ethnic groups, and learning more about their cultures. By doing that Peter learnt more about living in America more quickly than Santino. Santino may have felt more comfortable with his peer group than Peter, but the awkwardness that Peter faced payed off in the end.

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