Both Bama and Zitkala Sa experienced the harsh reality of discrimination in their childhood. Instead of letting it pull them down, they both found a way to overcome it. You wish to include a cameo* of both in your upcoming blog post.
As a part of the research, compare and contrast the experiences faced by the two and their response/s to these experiences, in 120-150 words.
[Clue: Include the similarities and differences in the discrimination they faced - their feelings - determination to overcome – success]
*a short description that neatly encapsulates someone or something
Answer:
Both of them faced discrimination as -
- Zitkala Sa was discriminated against because of cultural differences while Bama faced discrimination due to her caste .
- Zitkala sa rebelled and refused to get her hair cut. She put up a strong fight, though had to give in finally whereas Bama was enraged and wanted to go and touch the packet of vadai to teach a lesson to the landlord but was guided by her elder brother to calm down. He showed her the path overcome discrimination.
- Both of them worked hard to excel in education.
- Both succeeded as writers among other things and they have written much against discrimination and evils of oppression, thus continuing the fight for justice for their communities.
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