Strangers Together

Throughout “102 Minutes” the authors emphasize that people are strangers and that they are alone. However, they also point out that the rescue depended on the efforts of many people. What main idea is suggested by these two points? Can you think of an example from your own life or experience of how people can simultaneously be both strangers and collaborators
 
It is pretty universally known that in certain situations people must work together in order to overcome obstacles and achieve success. In times of dire circumstances or during crises, this idea is emphasized even more. However during times of crisis, the people who work together may dislike each other or may be complete strangers.

Yet these men collaborate for the idea of greater good and a goal that is beyond the relationship that exists between them. It is an idealistic belief, but I believe that people must realize that when lives are at stake, everything (especially politics) must be put aside in order to address the situation.

Back in my days at Bethany, we used to go on missionary trips to the east coast, teaching aboriginal children English, playing games with them, and helping the villagers. When we were down there, we would sometimes work with church workers. We did not know each other, yet we were similar in that we shared a common purpose.

On one particularly memorable occasion, we worked together to set up a stage, sound equipment, and lights for a worship event. The worship was a huge success, and I think we were all emotionally touching.