Paper Polly: Brought to you by the Bookanneer Review: Trash (by Andy Mulligan) (Post V)

Summary

 This is a story about a friendship built on trust between three dumpsite boys (Raphael, Gardo and Rat) This statement justifies this story because its events are revolving around life at a dumpsite.

  This is a story about survival. These boys have to endure poor living conditions in the harsh world of poverty and danger. They are resilient and are able to survive danger and brutality from local crime forces.

 This is a story about corruption. The police were usually corrupt and dishonest in the story and sometimes, didn't do their job as policemen. For example, Raphael said “We’ve got prisons in this city, and the prisons take kids quicker than they take men. You also hear stories of boys not even making it to prison, but I don’t know how much truth there is in any of it – everyone’s out to scare you with a story” (Page 41). This further capitalizes on the fact that the police are corrupt and dishonest. So, in the end, they are not trustworthy and their actions leave us in doubt.

 This is a story about life. Life is full of adventures and obstacles that we need to overcome. It is harsh and unforgiving. Sometimes, we feel pain, fear, deception, sadness, disappointment and anger, but through all of these negative emotions, there is always healing, courage, faithfulness, happiness, contentment and forgiveness. These are the 'Eros' (living instincts) in everyone's life.

  Finally, this is a story about triumph. In the face of adversity and impossible roads - those roads that are less traveled, heroes emerge with a sense of determination and courage that overshadows the present reality (poverty) to the other side where the grass is greener, the sun is brighter and finding ourselves "in a place more beautiful than creation".

THE END.