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A Long Way Gone

in chapter 15 , Discuss the ways in which the idea of “family” is configured, reconfigured, challenged and reaffirmed in this book. Analyze the following references and write down what this book teaches us about family and community in a war torn envir

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IN CHAPTER 13 , Reread pages 116-117 and look for passages that describe Ishmael’s survival instincts. How does he push back fear? What rationale does he adopt to help him cope with his situation?

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The Marrow Thieves

In page 211, Frenchie stated ¨The whole world stopped for that moment, for an old lady... anguish to sing a new sound into the wind, to make sure she left with the dreams so she´d have all the magic she needed¨ What does Frenchie mean?

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How does Beah create a “shift” in chapter 1 to “appeal” to the reader?

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Explain what it was that the lieutenant had made Ishmael believe. (chapter 17)

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Explain why the gift Esther gives to Ishmael is perfect for him. What does it allow her to do? (chapter 17)

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Why does Ishmael begin to tell Esther about his past as a soldier? (chapter 17)

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Sonny's Blues

Sonny’s blues

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What keeps Ishmael from thinking about his war experiences? (chapter 17)

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Explain how Ishmael feels about Esther and about talking with her. (chapter 17)

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What do the people Ishmael Beah came into contact with say the cause of war is?

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What impact does the war have on the people of Sierra Leone? How do people view the war if they are not directly impacted by the war?

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How do the people in Sierra Leone cope with the conflict?

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Why do you think the other villagers reacted to the group of boys the way they did?

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How would you handle being treated the way the boys were?

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Why are all the boys restless at the end of the passage?

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How did Ishmael and the others get drawn into being active participants in the conflict instead of refugees and civilians trying to escape?

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What was done to make them into soldiers?

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How do you think these experiences will impact their lives later?

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Compare Ishmael’s initial reactions to the soldiers and rebels and their impact on others when the war first started to his actions and views of the events that happen in this section.

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The Marrow Thieves

Who is the most important character in the Marrow Thieves and why? Provide direct quotations from the book.

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“RiRi ran off to show Minerva, who sat in the cart like a queen on a rickety throne. I was on the other side of the clearing, putting up the string of bells that we used as an alarm system, when she yelled. “Majan! Mudbin!” (p.115)

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What do you think Miig means when he says “to all of us and to no one in particular, “Today’s the day” (p.120)?

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The Fall of the House of Usher

In paragraph 46, what words are repeated? Why are these words repeated? What is the effect of these repeated words?

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