So I guess that the country went in chaos and all that matters now is survival. Ishmael got lost and he couldn't find his brothers or his friends. He went on hungry, tired, and very sad because he thought that no one would be there, due to all of the chaos going on in this country from the war. But at least he found new friends that would help him along the way and hopefully escape this place. He went into the woods and went to many villages to find food, water, and shelter. In 2 of his villages, it seemed as if no one really cared about the rebellions and no one even had the thought of 'will they kill us next?' or 'what should we do when they come?'. There were having parties everyday. The only thing that was able to stop them (for a moment) was the minute when Saidu, one of the boys, died in his sleep, and his funeral. So they left and all of them wanted to stop and cry, except for Ishmael, he wouldn't shed one, he can't. He just had to move on.
Personally, I couldn't imagine this happening to me and I hope that it wouldn't. But i can still relate myself to the author. For example, no matter what happens or what blocks him, he will never give up. I am the same. Send me into a war-zone and I would rather be in a cemetery than kneel before the enemy with my hands behind my head. I am not exaggerating this will happen if i am stuck in the same situation as him. Also, when something bad happens in that kind of place, I will pretty much act like I have a cold heart or am heartless. I normally let all the sufferings pass by and stick to what I have to do. So he and I have some things in common.
One thing that still bothers me is that they haven't even thought about trying to get to a radio station and get help or just contact any rescue team. Also, I am still wondering when he actually gets taken by the government and becomes a boy soldier. Because he and his friends are acting kind of like fugitives that are trying not to get caught.
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