I thought the Lost Boys journey was a experience that I don't think any of us would every understand how difficult it is to adjust to our culture without family. I'm from Illinois and I don't have any family members out here in Cali. I get lonely and not know what is out here or where to go and not having a car, makes it hard and slows down the process of feeling comfortable in a new environment. Only one Lost Boys was really a success story, all the Lost Boys want to come here, make money, and either send money back or bring there family to the states. One of the boys, was thinking about college, then starting working two jobs to get his family out of the situation they were in. I can't really think how much of his family was on his mind and how that affect his stay in the states. Deng's situation was another Lost Boy that loved his family and was doing pretty well, but being over here without family was a culture shock for him and he really never felt comfortable. Even tho i think that Colorado might be a better place then New York, they should have put them in the Midwest growing crops or something like that. Not one of the biggest cities in the world. I respect Deng for what he did, and the reason why he left, he had big plans but stayed loyal to his land and came back for democracy. Deng never felt comfortable or either of the other Lost Boys because even tho they came from Sudan there were still problems and they were getting phone calls all day long. They were getting 30 voice mails on there answer machine.
I agree that this really puts into perspective our own lives and the things we think we couldn’t live without like not seeing family that lives in another state or driving car. I think that this all boils down to the fact that this is all we know. If you take away our cars or homes—luxuries we’ve known since we were born—then those will be harsh adjustments just like any other fish out of water.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the intentions behind the boys wanting to send all of their money to their families in Sudan must be the result of how close-knit families are there. If we think about family situations here, it’s perfectly acceptable and natural the families live hundreds, even thousands of miles apart. Our technology allows us to do things like that. So, because they spend so much time with their families, separation must be more torturous than here and they feel the need to take care of them more financially.
Although, Colorado isn’t as metropolitan as New York, I understand your point about placing the lost boys in more rural place that would seem ‘more like home.’ However, I do recall the boy from the movie wanting to go New York specifically. One reason that I can think of why they wouldn’t be sent to rural areas is that the reason that they come here is go to college, work, etc. These things are done in cities or industrialized places. Sending them to a farm resembles their experience in Sudan, but takes from the overall intention and purpose of their coming here in the first place.
Your absoulty right about the Colorado thing not being metropolitan as New York, but there is so much to do in those cities, that a person can feel overwhelm. And yes, i understand that one of the lost boys want to go to New York but doesnt mean it was in his best interest. Dont take this the wrong way but people always ask for what they want, doesnt mean its the best thing for him. He could have went to the Midwest, for the year or so and then move to New York. Its cheaper to be in the Midwest then New York, trust me i know. Im from Normal, ILlinois, a college town, with the headquarters of State Farm there and also a Mitsubishi. There is another university and Caterpillar about 15 mintues away. Just saying they could have saved money and also had two jobs and do online class if they want to or go to Junior college.
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