The idea around her story is that people should not feel oppressed from fear of a greater power, but rather speak out against their wrongdoings to promote for the good of many. Specifically, Malala cherished learning and felt education was something to be offered to anyone who wanted it. And she refused to be silenced and never bended beneath the threats of the Taliban. I never imagined that anyone would have to go through what Malala went through. But that just proves how naive I am to think everyone in the world receives free education. No, there's a price to pay. Mason is just too guarded. Most of us don't understand what it's like to not have. That's why we open our eyes and ears to the stories like Malala.
I connected I am Malala to outside research through an article from NBC News detailing on how Malala felt after the gunshots. Those gunshots were meant to silence her, but they completely failed. She said the "terrorists thought that they would change my aims and stop my ambitions, but nothing changed in my life except this -- weakness, fear and hopelessness died, strength, power and courage was born. I am the same Malala, my ambitions are the same, my hopes are the same and my dreams are the same." Malala has incredible bravery and compassion. She speaks out not only for herself, but everyone without a voice. She forgave the man who shot her, said she wanted education for the sons and daughters of the Taliban. The Taliban was only afraid of the power of education and they felt the only thing they could do was destroy that power. How big is her heart that she would be defending the people who tried to kill her?
Wow your post really made me want to read this book! I can believe that she got shot in the head and still kept on having faith and strength. It's amazing what some people can do!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very powerful story! I really want to read it now! It's amazing, what she did. I liked how the blog was organized and very flowing.
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