Question

How does this fictionalized story of Iqbal help you understand the life of a real child laborer like Iqbal?

Answer 1

Based on the fictionalized story of Iqbal, you could understand the difficulties, the environment, and treatment of real child laborer in Iqbal. It shows that child labor is normal in their place and these children cannot enjoy their rights as a child.

Answer 2

The fictionalization of the story makes Iqbal seem more real. By learning about Iqbal through the eyes of a child worker, I can see what being a child laborer might be like. The fictional dialogue between Iqbal and the other children paints a vivid picture of what conditions are like for the children and how strong and brave the real Iqbal must have been.