Many people use the word fair different ways in may different situations , but it think what often comes to mind is equality, the freedom to speak up if you oppose something, the freedom to say what you want to say (at least this it what comes to my mind when I hear the word). In the book my sisters keeper the main character Anna feel that she is denied these freedoms because her sister Kate is sick with cancer and she is the only one in her family who is able to donate some of her bone marrow to help Kate, but her family does this without Anna's consent and it kind makes her feel like they are just using her, which seems pretty unfair. I think Anna is ok with giving her bone marrow to Kate she just wants to do it of her own free will.
My mother often tells me whats right isn't always fair. But what does that really mean? That in life you have to chose between either being right or being fair?
One thing I can conclude from this is that....
Fair isn't equal...
and it probably never will be.
Unfortunately, your realization is correct. Fair is not always equal. Good example from the novel as well. I do believe you could elaborate on some of your statements, but in general a good post. Grade: 85%
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