What is the subject matter of the book A Long Way Gone?
What is the subject matter of the book A Long Way Gone?
A Long Way Gone is the true story of Ishmael Beah, who becomes an unwilling boy soldier during a civil war in Sierra Leone. When he is twelve years old, Beah’s village is attacked while he is away performing in a rap group with friends.
How does Uncle Tommy die?
How does uncle tommy die? Uncle tommy grows sicker and sicker by each passing day and dies of illness. The war triggered his death by making him give up hope and not fight as hard for his life. Also the war made it so there were no doctors in the city or pharmacies open to help him survive.
How long is Ishmael a child soldier?
Separated from his family, he spent months wandering south with a group of other boys. At the age of 13, he was forced to become a child soldier. According to Beah’s account, he fought for almost three years before being rescued by UNICEF.
What does Ishmael say was one of the most unsettling things about his journey?
What does Ishmael say was one of the most unsettling things about his journey? He was uncertain when or where it would end.
What does the moon symbolize in a Long Way Gone?
For Ishmael and his family, the moon is a symbol of goodness and joy. The moon shines a light in the darkness (something Ishmael really needs at times). And good things can happen by the moonlight. Even after the war, whenever Ishmael sees the moon, he remembers the happier times of his childhood.
What did the old man in kabati mean when he said?
‘ An old man in Kabati repeated this sentence often… the adage served to remind people to always be on their best behavior and to be good to others. [S]he said that people complain when there is too much sun and it gets unbearably hot, and also when it rains too much or when it is cold.
Why did the rebels attack the towns so fiercely What was their goal?
The rebels likely wanted to create fear and terror.
What do you think made Saidu sick and ultimately killed him?
What do you think made Saidu sick and ultimately killed him? I think Saidu was slowly dying as they were on their journey. Especially that one time when he got attacked by some men with machetes, axes, and spears. His body became so weak that he fainted, and died.