Unfortunately Richard is one of the millions of people in this world who suffers from hunger. It is a constant struggle for Richard to stay well nourished during his youth, usually as a result of the low income bracket his family is currently situated in. For example, during lunch Richard never has anything to eat and is the oddball out. He figures out he himself must work to attain the luxuries that the other more wealthier children take for granted.
However I believe this question has other connotations. I think what he hungers for most is a sense of belonging, from his family and others. So far through this story Richard has been moving around constantly looking for a stable environmentfor his family to get back on their feet. Like when he is forced to live in the house of his grandmother, who would follow her faith to her end. Not surprisingly Richard doesn't bode to well there, he is constanly scolded for his sinful behavior and is never really felt welcome. Another example is at the religous school where his aunt is teaching. There he is verbally abused by her as well as back at home. I think Richard's "bad behaviors can be attributed to his feeling of exclusion and neglect. I believe Richard could become a model citizen if zomeone just took the time to care.
I think a positive aspect of his physical hunger is his motivation to earn money and contribute to society. However the physical hunger comes with a slight negative aspect as well, for malnourishment is no laughing matter. A positive aspect of his hunger for belonging is that he finds that friends are always there to help and to be friend-like. A negative aspect to it is the obstacles to be overcome on the way to the objective
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I agree with what you said about how Richard would be a better person if someone took the time to show him how. Richard is often niglected because his mom is working or sick and his grandma and aunt don't want to take the time to teach him. The fact that he doesn't know how to act is also a problem when he's trying to find a job. He is unsure of how to act around whit people much like how you said he doesn't know how to be a good person. Nice
I like that you first addressed the most obvious physical hunger and then elaborated on other deeper issues. I agree with you that in many ways the psychological illustrations of hunger for something other than physical nourishment are a larger factor in Richards life than just food.
You had alot of great analysis and several great examples. I really liked how you first focused on the obvious answer, then smoothly led us to the more analytical part of the response. Your response was very clear and well thought out. I think it flowed smoothly from each point and was well organized.
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