Compare And Contrast Letter To A Young Refugee From Another

There are millions and millions of refugees around the world, but all of their stories might be different. The essay and poem “Letter to a Young Refugee from Another” by Andrew Lam and “Song of P’eng-ya” by Tu Fu tell a story about the author’s experiences as a refugee; the two of them were in slightly different situations. The authors talk about their experiences in their writing, and both have their message to tell the readers.

Adam Lam’s essay “Letter to a Young Refugee from Another” is about the author’s experience in a refugee camp at a young age. He also gives us advice on how to survive as a refugee. He had to flee Vietnam along with his sister, mother, and grandmother. He was confused and did not know what was happening around him at the camp, but he had qualities that helped him survive. All he was able to do was stay strong, become flexible, and adapt to his environment as much as possible. He also gave us a piece of advice on surviving, "Try not to feel ashamed" (Lines 33-34) this means that you should do anything in your ability to get food. You will have to be able to beg for the survival of you and your family. The author's message is to be

They had to go through horrible conditions on the trail, they had to be in clammy clothes, and they barely had anything to fill their stomachs. They kept walking until they reached the house of the speaker's friend. His friend, Sun Tsai, offered him and his family a place to stay and gave them kind hospitality. Sun Tsai also performed a ritual to protect the family, let the speaker's children eat from his plate, then he made a vow of brotherhood. After they made the vow, "brothers forever"(Line 38) was mentioned, which showed that their friendship was significantly important. Tu Fu's message in his writing is friendship will help you even through tough