Child Soldier

Child Soldier

Setting of the Book

Sierra Leone, 1993-1997


New York City, 1998


Mood: The mood is mostly one of horror and fear throughout as Ishmael makes his way through war. However, it becomes uplifting and hopeful when he is successful in finding peace.

Key Facts

Date Published:

2007

Meaning of the Title:

It refers to the actual and emotional distance Ishmael travels from being a lost soul as a boy soldier to a young man who can function and contribute to society.


Protagonist:

Ishmael Beah


Antagonist:

Ishmael’s inner self

Child Soldiers

Child Soldiers

Monday, November 22, 2010

Be Thankful For ALL That You Have

This book really does make me be thankful for pretty much everything that I have. It makes me realize that my life is very easy compared to all the hardships and family losses that the people in the war had. The war is still continuing and is still going to continue for lots of years, unless we put a stop to it and fine the leaders in charge of capturing children and making them fight in the war. The grandma references an old man in Kabati that said "We should strive to be like the moon"-this means that people need to always be on their best behaviors and be good to others, because we never know how their life is and what we say could affect them in any way possible.

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