7/21/2019 Leaving

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Leaving is a short story about a teen boy named Aloo. He is a very bright young boy

who happened to have this ambition of studying abroad as he is inspired by his

former teacher, Mr. Datoo to think of furthering in medicine in America. Aloo is

oered by the local university to study agriculture but he refused. He wants to go

abroad and study medicine in America. However, his mother is reluctant to let him

go because his mother does not have enough money and afraid she might lose herson. he has seen a few people who returned from abroad and lost their culture.

he does not want that to happen to Aloo. !inally, on the advice of a school o"cer

Mr. #el$i, his mother willing to let Aloo go to America and further his education

overseas. Aloo sent his %rst letter that talked about the new and e&citing things he

saw to his mother who is wondering if he is going to return home or not.