Children of the Sea

Children of the Sea.
How do you picture a nation? What do you see when you hear the word "children?" Is it love? Is it something glorious and prideful? Is it a peaceful nation that you see?

In Children of the Sea, the words, "glorious," "peaceful," and "love" does not exist. It is the story of Haiti. The lives of the citizens of Haiti are in disarray and danger is everywhere. People escape onto little boats to sail to a haven. The ones being killed were the ones that had differing political views than the government. It is a silent nation, where no one can speak. Freedom is bounded within themselves, and the hope to make a change is risky. In the story, two teenagers write letters "to each other," depicting life in Haiti. Cruelty, hate, and violence penetrate through everyone in Haiti, even children. How innocent and naive children are...but they go through far too much than a normal adult can withstand. Beaten by fear, they are left with no choice but to flee their home. However, the journey to search of a new life is not a guaranteed success. Often times, the boats sink, and all souls on board are "sacrificed." Sacrificed for what? For freedom. For a voice. For a change.