Sold, by Patricia McCormick, is a very intense read. It tells the story of a twelve year old girl from Nepal, India. In the beginning, we learn about her home life, the way they grow food, the animals they own, the weather patterns, and many other small details that explain their way of life. We are introduced to her mother, Ama, her baby sibling, and her wretched stepfather. The author shows us the everyday struggles, and the specific ones caused by the gambling addicted stepfather. The novel is written in a way that shows us her thoughts, ideas, emotions, and experiences through like a diary. Suddenly, this girls life is forever changed. She is told by her stepfather that she is going to The City to work, like many young girls do, to send much needed money home to their families. Lakshmi, is sold to a woman by her stepfather, she travels for days on end with this woman, whom she called "Auntie". Auntie, passes the young girl to a man, who then takes her even further from home through treacherous cities and terrain. Finally, Lakshmi, is sold to a woman named Mumtaz in a place they called "Happiness House". As Lakshmi enters this home, she begins to realize she was not here to work hard labor to support her family, but soon finds out she has been sold into sex trafficking, by her own stepfather. She goes through many trials, and is put through terrible, sickening, things. She loses her innocence, her humanity, and herself. She creates friendships, but loses them as well. After a uncertain time, she is finally able to escape from the house through an American Association. Essay overview: My essay is about the destruction of poverty, and the desperate measures and actions, humans will go due to it.
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