`` Garbage `` By Andy Mulligan - 1846 Words

Global issues are defined as problems relating to public welfare, that affect our world globally (across all nations). In Andy Mulligan’s novel, Trash, we follow the three boys of Behala dump site, (Raphael, Gardo and Rat) as they persevere against malicious forces such as the police, in order to bring justice to the mystery of Senator Zapanta and the millions of stolen international aid money. They accomplish this task by piecing together clues Josà © Angelico left behind, leading them to the aid of other characters such as Gabriel Olondriz and Pia Dante Angelico, whilst defying the police and refusing to give in to their pitiless violence and cold threats. Throughout the novel, we see distinct themes involving global issues such as†¦show more content†¦What was I going to do to stop them?† Mulligan’s word choice in these two sentences (â€Å"What if†) as well as a line of consecutive questions further convey Mulligan’s message about inequ ality as they suggest worry and fear on Raphael’s behalf in his situation and proves Raphael and the people of Behala’s fear of mere â€Å"what if† events. This thus shows how the higher social classed characters have more power and command, especially over those who do not have money nor power as they fear those who have money, luxury and/or the ability to command retribution against them. Secondly, the quote, â€Å" ‘We could put you in the trash and nobody would care. Nobody would even come looking – you understand me?...† (Police officer to Raphael, p.65) insinuates that the police believe that those who live in poverty are all worthless and insignificant. The quote shows readers how societies such as the one described in Trash can and have been formed on the basis that â€Å"the poor† are incompetent, as well as how there are groups of people who believe these notions. The hyperbole in the extract, â€Å"†¦nobody would care. Nobody would even come looking†¦Ã¢â‚¬  and repetition of the word â€Å"nobody†, especially signify how some groups of people may view other groups of people in reality due to discrimination and human tendency to judge quickly. Moreover, the phrase, â€Å"you understand me?† further highlights tension and inequality through the personalShow MoreRelatedSummary Of Andy Mulligans Trash744 Words   |  3 PagesAndy Mulligan stayed in the Philippines for several years and then she came back and the book trash. Trash is about three boys Gardo, Raphael and Rat who after discovering some clues about a mystery that Josà © Angelico started before he was killed by the corrupt police/Government. Andy Mulligan shows that corrupt people can bring harm on others through Point of View, setting and Characterization. Mulligan shows us that corrupt people are dangerous to others in Point of View. Even though there areRead MorePoverty in Andy Mulligan ´s Trash746 Words   |  3 PagesTrash Essay The novel Trash, by Andy Mulligan, is a very controversial and emotional book. Trash makes readers wonder why poverty to this extreme is still happening in the world, despite everything people are trying to do to stop poverty. I recently participated in a book club meeting, about Trash, and have grown as a person because of it. In my opinion, during our book club meeting, the members of my book club enriched, challenged, and reinforced my ideas, beliefs, and opinion on Trash. My top threeRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesMichael Dutch, Greensboro College Kathleen Edwards, University of Texas at Austin Berrin Erdogan, Portland State University Ellen Fagenson Eland, George Mason University Lenny Favara, Central Christian College Claudia Ferrante, U.S. Air Force Academy Andy Fitorre, Nyack College Kathleen Fleming, Averett University Erin Fluegge, University of Florida Edward Fox, Wilkes University Alison Fragale, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lucy Franks, Bellevue University Dean Frear, Wilkes University