In Richard Wagame’s book, Ragged Company, four homeless people are living together in the streets. Unfortunately, the town is hit by a snap cold, and they are compelled to seek refuge at a cinema hall. At the cinema hall, they meet Granite, who befriends them. The four homeless individuals start coming to movie theatres at every afternoon. Luckily, one of them wins a lottery worth millions of dollars. Initially, they are prevented from claiming the award because they lack identifications. But Granite comes to their rescue, and they are given the prize. Indeed, this changes their life forever.
Even though they experience hardships in the streets, the four friends continue soldiering on. Wagamese is showing readers that love and acceptance are important than physical home. For example, Granite has a physical home but lacks love and acceptance. As a result, he feels lonely until he meets the four. People should be showered with love, regardless of their backgrounds. Homeless people are also humans and should be treated with respect.
As this narrative indicates, people are determined by their future but not always the past. Facing challenges and disappointments today does not mean experiencing frustrations tomorrow. A man can recover from anything and no need for despair. Ultimately, humans should treat each other well, regardless of social status.
