Saturday, May 30, 2009

I rather be a city rat than a country rat

I would like to start with the advantages of the big city life. Living in such a big city has a lot of advantages. There is a big offer how to spend free time. There are a lot of theatres, concerts and other ways of entertainment. There is always a lot to do and visit! There are a lot of possibilities of shopping. In various shopping centres and galleries you can buy whatever you want. What is more, there are a lot of working places in a city. Many big international companies have their locations in the cities, so it is much easier to find a job in a big city. Moreover, the public transport is developed quite well, so the commuting to work isn't a problem.

soccer

Soccer is a ball game that consists of 22 people chasing after a ball and trying to possess it(literally). Those who had not played soccer before would believed that soccer is a boring game-which is untrue to us. Soccer involves skill, cooperation and coordination that is essential in our real life to. No one can deny it. However, do you know that soccer can be a life-saving skill too? I had read about a hero who saves the victim by kicking a can right into the aggressor, knowing him straight out. What a useful skill is soccer.

Is progress necessary beneficial to for the society?

When i first read this question, i answered, "Of course!" But on the second thought, i was in a dilemma. Why must the progress of the society be necessary beneficial to for the society? Now, as the society, progress at an amazing speed, industrialization becomes more common then ever, spreading to the villages as well. Is industrialization good? While you ponder on that question, let me help you decide. Although industrialization largely increase the jobs available and a boon to the society, it is definitely damaging our home, the Earth. Industrialization had resulted in thousand of acres of land useless, mainly by pollution; the villagers were also forced to adapt the to the modern way of living all of a sudden-which may not be beneficial to them.

My least favourite character in VBTS

My least favourite character in VBTS was the watchman. He was the most arrogant man i had ever seen. He had not the slightest respect for the villagers. He had has the common view of the city dwellers on the villagers that they are brainless or rather clueless about the world, for many of them had not been through primary education, or rather, secondary education. However, the fact is that the villagers are more skilled in areas such as life-saving skills like swimming, hunting, farming, etc. As the common saying goes "Everyone has own abilities" , it is the watchmen who, himself, is the devil who dares to look down on the villagers.

The part that i like the most in VBTS

The part that i like the most in VBTS is the moment that Hari's family was reunited. It was the most touching scene. Hari's father had turned over a new leaf, not the excessive drunkard anymore, but a nice, responsible father. Their mother had recovered from a long-term illness and the heavy burden of taking care of the family no longer lies on Hari and Lila. The feeling should be as relieved as escaping from a great white shark. The most important thing is that Hari is matured , with no more childish thoughts and unnessary dilemma. His stay in Bombay with Mr Panwallah and Jagu had let him learnt that most importantly, the poor in the city. He had also learnt how to take care of himself by earning money and having an optimistic view of future, which was filled with opportunities to grab. (A happy ending.)