Thursday, April 28, 2011

Soapstone

S- The speaker of this story is Somaly Mam. She starts off as a little girl but as her journey continues she grows older.
O- The occasion of the book is not clear. Our main character was born in 1970 or 1971 and the story goes deeper in time as she describes her life story.
A- The author is trying to reach out to everyone. The problems in this book are tragic. People should be aware of these situations so that maybe Cambodians could get some help. There are girls who are raped, harassed, and forced into prostitution.
P- This story is an autobiography. Somaly tells her struggles in life that include abuse, public harassment, trafficking, and more.
S- The general topic of the book is the life of a Cambodian phnong. Somaly deals with constant abuse and harassment. She also gives detail of the war in Cambodia and how it affected her home.
TONE- The attitude of the speaker is depressing. She describes her abuse, how she is overworked and raped.

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