In Morris Gleitzman's novel "Boy Overboard", Jamal and his family endure conflicts on their voyage to a new life. All the way up until their final destination, it is questioned if all of their hardships will be worthwhile in the end or not. Considering the fact that they scarcely dodged death, a temporary life on an island in the Pacific Ocean does not sound bad. More education opportunities and a better life are few of many justifications to prove that Jamal's journey was worth it.
In chapter 2, The government found out about Jamal's Mum's school, which resulted in its destruction. It was also the family's home. Jamal's mum opened the school secretly because the Taliban prohibited education. The family is told by Mum on page forty-five: ' "It's the school." She says quietly. "The government has found out about our school." ' After hearing this the family flees their home, fearing the terrifying consequences that would have awaited them if they stayed. In Australia, there are many education and job opportunities. On the island, Bibi and a Jamal would get a chance to …show more content…
This is because at that time, Australia's policies about refugees have differed. If they happen to stay on this island for a significantly long amount of time, the hopes of them becoming a soccer player will begin to cease. This defeats part of their reason to make this dangerous trek. Meanwhile, John Howard's political party was making sure that they stayed in power and asylum seekers were a popular topic. He felt that Australia's borders needed better protection from the influx of illegal immigrants. His deep-rooted beliefs were shown in his 2001 Federal Election speech where he stated: "We will decide who comes into this country and the circumstances in which they come." ' If John Howard does not change his mind, Jamal and Bibi's future would not look