An Ordinary Man By Paul Rusesabagina Analysis

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The word “global” is defined as pertaining to the whole world, “citizen” is defined as an inhabitant. To put these words together literally, being a global citizen means belonging to or being a part of the entire world. To combine and interpret these words together, a global citizen is an individual that participates in the advancement of wellbeing and good nature of society. It is through education – understanding and application information – that a person can become a knowledgeable functioning global citizen. The book An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina is a perfect real life example of how the understanding aspect of education is a necessity in the advancement of society. The autobiography explores the horrific reality that was the Rwandan

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