a job that would let me work in a foreign country. It is similar to Richard wanting to go up North to become a writer. Richard wants to go to the North for a better life and environment to live, and I want to break free, to go around the world and work in many places and not feel trapped by Japanese society. Richard mostly felt hunger for something throughout the book. He was hungry for food, school supplies, clothes, and education. He tried hard to find jobs and worked hard so that he could get those things on his own. I have never been hungry for the things that Richard was hungry for. I could never imagine myself working as hard as I could in such a harsh environment to get my own food or education. I have worked over the summer vacation in Japan, but I didnt work for the things that Richard wanted. I worked for my pleasure and amusement. However, Richard is different from me and he worked hard and got what he wanted. In order for Richard to achieve his dream to become a writer, he was able to reach his first goal, to go up North. The environment of Richard and I are obviously so different, and it really shows the difference in our two lives. Seeking his dreams, Richard worked really hard. I am being raised in a good environment where I dont need to work to get education, food or clothes. To me, Richard is a strong and determined person. I learned from his life in the South and his experiences will encourage me to fight strongly for my dreams....
