Author Archives: SAAD FAISAL

In times of difficulty, people tend to give up on themselves and their dreams. They feel as if the situation is never going to improve, and decide that there’s no point in persevering for something that they won’t be able to achieve. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, but eventually things get betterContinue reading “Regaining Hope in The Cellist of Sarajevo”

The horrors of a war can bring out a lot of emotions in the heart of the people. Fear, sadness, grief, duty, and determination are some examples of emotions that can come out in times of war. These emotions are usually mixed up and sometimes people don’t know how to feel, and face an emotionalContinue reading “Fear and Resolve”

In times of war, it’s very difficult for people to maintain their humanity and continue living their lives normally. Just as war transforms the terrain, it can also transform people. After living through times of war and seeing horrific things, soldiers as well as civilians undergo a change in their mental state and have aContinue reading “Humanity in the Cellist of Sarajevo”

Resistance to authority is prevalent everywhere around the world. Civil wars have occurred throughout history, and are still happening today. However, these cases of rebellion are very extreme. The usual cases include people rebelling against parents, society, culture, religion, expectations, and so much more. You’ve probably even heard of the term “rebellious teenager”, something parentsContinue reading “Rebellion in The Namesake”