Andreas methods 06-02-19

Susanna & Andreas:

Maps

Two characters are forced into a journey by their poverty. After escaping several dangers they return home and live happily ever after.

Abstract:

The story is set in North Africa. Habib and Gamba are the children of a poor miner. When a famine settles over the land, the miners wife decides to take the children over the ocean and leave them there to fend for themselves so she and her husband will not starve to death. After the parents have gone to bed, Habib sneaks out of the house and gathers as many donated cloths as he can, then returns to his room, reassuring Gamba that God will not forsake them.

The next day, the family walk deep into the desert and Habib lays a trail of ripped pieces of clothes. After their parents abandon them, Habib and Gamba follow the trail back home. When their stepmother sees them, she is furious and locks them in the house. Habib and Gamba are unable to escape or even simply collect socks.

The following morning, the family treks into the desert. Habib takes plastic bottles and leaves a trail of plastic for them to follow home. However, after they are once again abandoned, they find that an NGO has cleaned the land, leaving them lost in the desert. After days of wandering, they arrive at the coast to find a big white ship that is about to depart. The captain of the ship promises them a land of prosperity, lots of food and welcoming people.

Since Habib and Gamba were not able to pay the ride, the captain plans on making profit on them selling their organs to the First World. The next morning they arrive to their destination, realize the captain’s intention and report him to the local authorities. The police throws the captain in jail and sends them back home since they have no documents. However the First World media has covered their tragic story and many people have donated money to them. Once they arrive home with all the charity money they live happily ever after in their village of miners.