Friday, July 23, 2004

 

part 4 ( Amelia)

Young gets a certificate for being the first position in class. Amanda, Young’s best friend also gets a certificate for her English. Amanda is so lucky compare to Young in terms of family. Amanda has a very loving and humorous father who gives so much love and care for the family while Young has a very irresponsible and abusive father. However, Young never gets angry or jealous with Amanda. Instead, she protects her from Apa. Once, Apa is furious to Young because she still hangs out with Amanda even though Apa told her not to. When Young refuses to tell Apa Amanda’s phone number, Apa slaps her twice on the cheek. He also kicks her on the stomach. Ama tries to stop Apa but he hits her instead. Nothing can stop Apa from hitting Ama so badly. Young picks up the phone and call the police. Only the police can stop Apa from abusing his family. Apa is put in jail. Since then, Ama works three jobs, Young and Joon works at the ice cream stall. They can survive without Apa. Young and Joon use two-third of their money to buy groceries. Young gets a scholarship and Ama need not worry to pay her school fees. Finally, they move to a better living condition, a better home for the family. When Young is moving Ama’s stuff, she sees pictures of her Ama and her brother. Another picture is Ama and her family. Young just realizes that Ama comes from a wealthy family. Apa hates it when Ama looks at that picture because he feels that he cannot give a better life to Ama. There is also a picture of Apa and Young. It reminds Young about Apa. Apa used to be a loving and caring father. He advises Young not to be afraid of the waves of the sea. Ama reminds Young to carry the picture wherever she goes in order to remind her to be brave. I think this book is a very interesting and touching. I really enjoy reading this book.


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