5/28/2023 0 Comments My name is mina![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite her overall positive outlook, the reader knows that deep down, Mina is sad and lonely. Her writing addresses a myriad of questions, muses on serious subjects-heaven, God, poetry, friends-and others which are seemingly inconsequential: a bird’s nest, dust, etc. In contrast to her grief, she finds joy in everyday life. Her father has died, but despite the sadness which never leaves her, she sees hope and happiness. “One big, sad and horrible thing” has changed her life. Her story is written as a journal in pockets of though-memories and stories which build on one another, each revealing different views of a very complex young girl. She is homeschooled the confines and conventions of a traditional school do not work for Mina. Mina’s story moves forward chronologically but not directly. This heightened awareness affects not only how she writes but also how she relates-or does not-relate to her peers. Compared to other children her age, she is more aware of her surroundings-the sights, sounds, smells, and her own emotions. ![]()
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