By Fire
Returning home from the ceremony where he had just buried his father, Mohamed felt as though the burden he carried had become heavier. He had just turned …
He collected the ashes from his burned diploma, threw them into the trash, cleaned the sink, and washed his hands. He was calm. What was the use of hanging on to a piece of paper? Three years gone up in smoke. His mother cried. Mohamed Bouazizi had no desire to speak or justify his action.