A Long Way Gone

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A Long Way Gone

Describe the “name-giving ceremony” (p. 75) that Ishmael recollects his grandmother telling him about. Who attended this ceremony, and what did it entail in the way of preparation, purpose, ritual, and food? Also, what do we learn in Chapter 10 of the various backgrounds of Ishmael’s companions? And how does Saidu die?

Asked by Jacob G #813692 on 8/28/2018 5:19 PM

Last updated by cindy s #1274834 on 11/30/2022 7:19 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 8/28/2018 11:56 PM

You need to separate your questions.

Beah recalls his naming ceremony. Although too young at the time to actually remember the event, Beah has a vivid account of the ceremony from his grandmother. He remembers his grandmother’s smile at the end of her telling him this story, then falls asleep. I think that Beah is trying to hang on to who he is or rather who he used to be. With his loved ones gone or dead he tries to reflect to remember his own identity.

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