"Syria's one of the more corrupt states in the region, with bribery being a crucial lubricant for doing almost anything. Some protesters are longtime democracy activists. Some, especially in the north, are likely Islamists demanding a greater voice. The lack of shared goals among protesters across Syria could prove to be problematic for activists hoping to topple Assad or even extract serious reforms."(The Daily Beast.com)
Sandleford Warren
"I dare say a good many rabbits would have kept quiet and thought about keeping on the right side of the chief, but I'm afraid I'm not much good at that" (Adams 14).
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Syria can be considered a modern day Sandleford Warren due to the similarities in the societal situations going on in each place. In both cases, there are inhabitants unhappy with the way society is being run, and have chosen to change it. In the case of Syria, by way of rebellion and mass exodus. In the case of Sandleford Warren, a group of rabbits leave for a better life.
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