We have had a theme called “ Immigrants”, and we have read two texts. They were called “My Son the fanatic” and “You can’t go home again”. These texts deal with the issues, that immigrants and Muslims living in the western societies are struck ling. “My son the fanatic” is about an immigrant Pakistani, who lives as a taxi-driver in England. He likes living there, and he tries to fit in. But his son however, has a difficult time, trying to understand who he is. Is he a Muslim with Pakistan blood, or is he a British citizen? He feels like he is caught between two worlds. The father is very frustrated, and, the whole situation builds up to an avoidable conflict. The other text, “You can’t go home again”, is written by the philosopher Tariq Ramadan. He explains his idea of the new western multicultural society, gives ideas how we can solve the problems in the culture clash and tells about the expectations the first generation of immigrants had, of going home.
In “My son the fanatic”, the father Parvez, has a relaxed relationship with his religion. He thinks its more important to enjoy life, then following strict rules, and he is trying to be “as English” as he can. He hasn’t forgot his bag ground, but he has accepted that the UK is his home now, and that he might as well get the best out of it. He has the philosophy that life is for living. Therefore he finds it difficult, that his son is becoming a fanatic Muslim who only thinks about his afterlife. It’s very much against his way of thinking and living. I really think Parvez is a good immigrant, who’s willing to chance his way of living and thinking, after the place he live. I do think he has an uninteresting life with nothing but work, but he really tries to do the best for his sons’ future and education. I think that is very brave.
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