This article is about the mother of Marita Veron. Marita was kidnapped when she was 23 which was six and half years ago. Right now her mother is still looking for her and believes she was forced into prostitution. I chose this article for several reasons. First of all this is a terrible situation, but I greatly respect Marita's mother, Susana. She has already made a law past in Argentina about human trafficking, the first one ever. Also she has set up a foundation in honor of her daughter which has already saved 360 women and children. Also, inspired by her story, there's a new tv show in Argentina called "Stolen Lives" which is about how bad human trafficking has become. Susana has done the most in her power and is helping others with the same situation which is highly commendable. Although not nearly severe, Helen (from the Iliad) was in a similar situation. Aphrodite tricked her into leaving her husband and home to go with Paris. She most likely didn't want to go and is now forced to live her life with another man.
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Shannon i commend you for picking this article. It truly is a sad yet inspirational journey Susan has been through. Yet my favorite part was how you linked it to The Iliad at the end. You did a great job!
I think your connection about people being forced to do something they dont want to do or regret doing is a good one. To add to your point, I think that not enough attention is paid to Helen in the Iliad. Or these people in real life. They are overlooked by more 'important' people but it is important to remember that things happen outside our own lives taht we need to pay attention to.
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You have done an excellent job establishing the main points here and it really makes me want to look deeper into human trafficking. Also good job at relating your article to something else out side of school. It is not only a good connection, but it also shows that you fully understand the matter. I would also like to point out that not only does Aphrodite kidknap Helen in The Iliad, but it could also be argued that she kidknapped Paris out of his one on one battle with red haired Menelaus in the beginning of the book so he could engage in sexual intercourse with Helen.
GREAT CONNECTION. I think the article you chose was good, but very sad. It's good that the Mom has stuck up for her child and hasn't stopped looking for her instead of just laying low in the shadows and hoping that she would just turn up one day. Helen was kidnapped, and kidnapping I believe is unfair, because there is not much that the victim can do except wait it out and try to escape somewhat...GOOD JOB.
Shannon, this is such an interesting article! It is so sad that Marita was kidnapped six and a half years ago and still has not been found. It is also more sad that there are so many cases like this around the world. It is so cool that her mom has been doing so many things to try to help get Marita back and spread awareness about this problem in Argentina. Good for her for getting the first law passed about human trafficking and setting up a foundation that has helped so many people in need. Also, your connection at the end was very good! Even though it wasn't to this extreme, it was still very much like this.
Great pick Shannon! It was really inspiring reading about all that Susana is doing for women in Argentina. I hope they can find her daughter. You also did a great job connecting it to the Iliad at the end, nice work!
This is a really interesting article. I'm shocked that Argentina had no laws at all to protect against human trafficking. I guess we live in a good country, but I'd think that every country would try and have some of the same ideals, even if there was no way to enforce them. I liked that you found such a great connection to the Iliad!
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