Some of us may not know the actual definition of terrorism. This is the definition of terrorism; is the use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political objectives. This may be the definition of terrorism, but the terrorists' only story is that they are all Muslims. Therefore everyone has stereotypes about Muslims. However, “Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamda Adiche is proof that stereotypes are very dangerous. Adichie talks about how individual stories have the power to lead people to stereotypes compared to the stories told by others. In particular, Paradise Now directed by Hany Abu-Assad emphasizes the uniqueness of Muslims by showing its negative side. Paradise Now is a film about two Palestinian residents, Said and Khaled, who are given the task of being suicide bombers and bombing the neighboring country, Israel. In contrast, Paradise Now tricks the audience into believing and accepting the single story of Muslims as terrorists, however this is not the only story of Muslims. As has been said, Paradise Now is a film about two boys, Said and Khaled, who live in Palestine. They work as a mechanic, but Khaled is fired because he doesn't get along with his colleagues. Jamal is the guy behind this mission. He asked Khaled and Said to become suicide bombers. Despite this they both volunteer to become suicide bombers. After all, they prepare them for the operation. Their mission is to bomb the neighboring country, Israel. They prepare for the mission by having them shaved, washed and dressed well. To make them look Israeli. Equally important is the girl named Suha, daughter of a well-known suicide bomber. She has some romantic interactions with Said. This is one of the...media......Muslims about how this is all wrong. Even if they are not all terrorists. The director is ashamed of some people who live in Palestine and represent their religion wrongly. Also giving the negative view of Muslims. In conclusion, the danger of singles shows how Muslims have a unique story of their own. The only story about Muslims is that they are terrorists and ignorant. Paradise Now demonstrates this message and this film is the only story of the Muslim people. Anyone who watches this movie will have one and only enough story to make up stereotypes about Muslims. Without knowing how dangerous it can be to think of them in a certain way without finding out the real stories and facts about Muslims. Paradise Now shows how a single story can be dangerous and how a single story can ruin many lives. The lives of innocent Muslims.
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