An Amber in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir pg 1-40.
Argument Response:
Laia should have tried to save her brother instead of running because she could have potentially saved him and will always regret not doing something to protect her brother. The power of family and protecting ones family is something that every sibling feels; however, I understand that some may see her running as an act of following her brother's wishes, who was the one trying to save her. Laia grapples with the decision as to whether or not she should stay or help. In the end, she decides to run, which is understandable, yet not heroic because she did not try to help her brother. She just stood frozen until the last possible moment. Due to the fact that she didn't help her brother, she now will always ask herself that question and wonder whether or not she should have helped him.
I'm convinced--I recognize the claim and even the rebuttal:)
ReplyDeleteMy argument against Laia staying and helping her brother is that if she had, then they would both be dead. She helps her brother more by running away because now she can join the resistance and convince them to help her save him.
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