Samar Character Traits
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In the book ‘Wishtree’ by Katherine Applegate, Samar’s character brings out racism. She is a Muslim, and her family is mistreated and segregated by other members of the community. Samar is lonely, liked, and quiet. Samar is a lonely young girl. “I wish.” She whispered, “For a friend.”(p. 32). She was just ten years old, and they had moved to a new community. She was always alone and had no human friends. Samar has liked Bongo brought her gifts as an “I’m glad we’re friends.” Animals of different species came made friends with Samar and would not fear coming out and spending time with her. Samar is a quiet person who enjoys the peace and calmness brought about by nature and other species. “I wish she whispered for a friend page.” (pg.7). She only had Red and other animals as her companion. She could not talk to them either, and her wish was to have a friend. Samir presented herself as a lonely, quiet, and a well-liked young girl. As a result, she is calm and relates well to animals and Red.