Similarities Between 'Call Me Al And Ghost Boys'

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In the novels "Call Me Al" by Wali Shah and Eric Walters and "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes, the main characters face relentless bullying and unfair judgments based on their appearances. Al endures having his groceries and slushies thrown at him, while Jerome is forced to eat lunch in the school bathroom to avoid bullying. This essay aims to reveal the adversity both characters face while striving to belong.

Al from "Call Me Al" becomes a victim of racial discrimination, enduring unfair targeting based on his race. An incident where he and his family were approached by individuals who threw their groceries on the ground and hurled slushies at them just because they were from Pakistan serves as clear evidence of discrimination.

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