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Comparing The Book Of Ruth And The Human Comedy

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When it comes to “The book of Ruth” in the bible and “The Human Comedy” by William Sorayan, both of these text also show how individuals leave there home town or state to be either with their families or to provide for themselves and their households. The book of Ruth shows how Naomi loses all of her sons, in a sense she basically lost her home. She did not have anyone to support her or be there for her so that really had an impact in her life. In my opinion a home has to have some sense of support, love, and companionship because being lonely can have a hug impact. Luckily Naomi had her daughter in las Ruth come along with her back home. Ruth left her home and family to give companionship to her mother in law. What really open my perspective

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