ignoring his extraordinary situation, how might Ishmeal as a person be similar to yourself or other Canadians? chapters 10-15

Before he was forces to become a soldier, Ishmael was very much like any child from North America. He was playful and fun loving. He liked performing American rap music with his friends. He loved his family and made sense of his world through them. Like all children, Ishmael just wanted to be safe and happy.