This is the outside of the NO Passager Terminal before it was turned into the infamous Camp Greyhound, where "looters" were kept after Hurricane Katrina.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The NO Union Passenger Terminal
This is the outside of the NO Passager Terminal before it was turned into the infamous Camp Greyhound, where "looters" were kept after Hurricane Katrina.
Salaat
This is a picture of a group of Islamic people performing salaat, which is the same prayer that Zeitoun did while he was incarcerated at Camp Greyhound.
More Pictures
A crashed helicopter like the one Zeitoun found while trying to help his friend evacuate.
As the city fell into chaos, looters began stealing from houses. This image shows some residents' attempt to repel the criminals.
This image shows residents of New Orleans seeking shelter in the Superdome.
This image shows how polluted the flood water became. Here, it is clear that the water is full of oil.
This is a picture of Hurricane Katrina over New Orleans to show just how huge the storm was.
Camp Greyhound
This is a picture of "prisoners" being processed at the same prison that Zeitoun was processed at, Camp Greyhound.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
More Links
Naval response for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Details on the outdoor prison Zeitoun was held in here
Details on temporary housing for evacuees here
The story of the evacuation of the Superdome
The general impact of Hurricane Katrina
Details on the outdoor prison Zeitoun was held in here
Details on temporary housing for evacuees here
The story of the evacuation of the Superdome
The general impact of Hurricane Katrina
Character Purpose
Zeitoun: The protagonist, contractor and painter, during the aftermath of the storm he stayed behind and helped people who were stranded. He was arrested for looting, and was suspected of being Taliban. He is mistreated in prison by the guards because they think he is Taliban. His story is what the novel was written about.
Kathy: Is Zeitoun's wife, leaves New Orleans before the storm hits, and urges Zeitoun to do the same. She is southern born, but converted to Islamic, and is now devoted. She serves as a worried wife because there are weeks at a time where she hears nothing from Zeitoun and she believes that he is dead.
Ahmad: Is Zeitoun's brother. Zeitoun does not want Ahmed to learn of his time in prison because he is ashamed of what is done to him. Ahmed serves as a connection between the United States and Israel, relaying news about Zeitoun to the rest of their family.
Yuko: Yuko is Kathy's best friend. She serves as a sort of sanity to Kathy, and offers Kathy a place to stay after Kathy cannot take her overwhelming family anymore. Yuko is very kind, and plays an important role of offering Kathy a place to stay, a safe haven from insanity.
Nasser: Nasser is a friend of Zeitoun's. He acts as a sense of sanity for Zeitoun when they are in prison. He is put in prison because he has a big bag of money when the police enter his house, only because he does not trust American banks and keeps all of his life savings in cash. They also accuse Nasser of being a terrorist. When these men were in prison together they spent a good deal of time praying, despite the ugly looks from the guards.
Jerry: Jerry acts as a sort of antagonist to the men in the jail cell. He serves as a spy for the police, he is trying to find out if Nasser and Zeitoun are actually terrorists. He adds a sense of mystery into the novel.
Todd: Todd was in the jail cell with Zeitoun, Nasser and Ronnie. He served as a filler character, and his purpose was just to make the story make sense so Zeitoun wouldn't be alone in the jail cell.
Ronnie: Ronnie was also in the jail cell with the four other guys, Todd, Zeitoun, Nasser and Jerry. He helped to make the story make sense, he also tries to expose Jerry for the spy that he is, although Zeitoun does not believe him at first.
Kathy: Is Zeitoun's wife, leaves New Orleans before the storm hits, and urges Zeitoun to do the same. She is southern born, but converted to Islamic, and is now devoted. She serves as a worried wife because there are weeks at a time where she hears nothing from Zeitoun and she believes that he is dead.
Ahmad: Is Zeitoun's brother. Zeitoun does not want Ahmed to learn of his time in prison because he is ashamed of what is done to him. Ahmed serves as a connection between the United States and Israel, relaying news about Zeitoun to the rest of their family.
Yuko: Yuko is Kathy's best friend. She serves as a sort of sanity to Kathy, and offers Kathy a place to stay after Kathy cannot take her overwhelming family anymore. Yuko is very kind, and plays an important role of offering Kathy a place to stay, a safe haven from insanity.
Nasser: Nasser is a friend of Zeitoun's. He acts as a sense of sanity for Zeitoun when they are in prison. He is put in prison because he has a big bag of money when the police enter his house, only because he does not trust American banks and keeps all of his life savings in cash. They also accuse Nasser of being a terrorist. When these men were in prison together they spent a good deal of time praying, despite the ugly looks from the guards.
Jerry: Jerry acts as a sort of antagonist to the men in the jail cell. He serves as a spy for the police, he is trying to find out if Nasser and Zeitoun are actually terrorists. He adds a sense of mystery into the novel.
Todd: Todd was in the jail cell with Zeitoun, Nasser and Ronnie. He served as a filler character, and his purpose was just to make the story make sense so Zeitoun wouldn't be alone in the jail cell.
Ronnie: Ronnie was also in the jail cell with the four other guys, Todd, Zeitoun, Nasser and Jerry. He helped to make the story make sense, he also tries to expose Jerry for the spy that he is, although Zeitoun does not believe him at first.
Even more Links
New Orleans is still a popular travel spot after the storm. Zeitoun had a hand in rebuilding this fabulous city.
Yuko lives in Phoenix with her family and houses the Zeitoun's until they are ready to face New Orleans. Phoenix is a very buzzing city.
After the disaster FEMA offers help to the Zeitoun family and many other needy families, however the methods of help are flawed and they may do more harm than good. These people were almost forced on the streets due to FEMA's neglect.
Zeitoun was not the only one left to be mistreated in Hunt Correctional Facility and other jails.
Yuko lives in Phoenix with her family and houses the Zeitoun's until they are ready to face New Orleans. Phoenix is a very buzzing city.
After the disaster FEMA offers help to the Zeitoun family and many other needy families, however the methods of help are flawed and they may do more harm than good. These people were almost forced on the streets due to FEMA's neglect.
Zeitoun was not the only one left to be mistreated in Hunt Correctional Facility and other jails.
The whole city was distraught and under water after Hurricane Katrina.
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