Which statement best describes Ben Rawlence's purpose for writing his book? A to encourage the international community to get mo
re involved with the Somali refugee crisis B to deepen his readers' connection to and understanding of the hardships endured by Somali refugees C to help readers understand the crisis in Somalia and how it has affected Kenya by providing historical context D to draw attention to the refugee camp's flaws, while also emphasizing its importance to the Somali people
B. to deepen his readers' connection to and understanding of the hardships endured by Somali refugees
Explanation:
"City of Thorns" is the book written by Ben Rawlence that portrays the hard and difficult lives of five individuals in a refugee camp with very few resources, political representation and help. With this book, the author seeks to show the difficulties that refugees face and the political factors that keep them there, in addition to showing why this field exists. The author's intent is to create a deep connection between the reader and the refugees, showing that their difficulties go beyond social and economic difficulties, but are extended by political difficulties and even structural difficulties, health, food, among others.
