All I can really say is wow. If I had to describe these two chapters in three words I would probably say: graphic, gruesome, and emotional. The day before the boys arrived to the village where their families were, the weather was odd. Ishmael writes that half of the sky was blue, while the other was clouded. Then it began to rain for only a short time. I somewhat believe that this was a sign from possibly God saying that something strange, like the weather, is going to happen.
When the boys arrived at the village, I became extremely hopeful. I thought that just maybe things could go right for once and that some of the boys would be able to reunite with their families.
As the boys were coming down the hill and the gunshots sounded, my heart dropped. From then I just knew that he was soon going to become a child soldier. Although Beah’s writing of the raid was extremely gruesome and graphic, I admire him for being able to write it. I think that it takes a lot to tell a story like this and include every single fact and detail.
In chapter twelve, I could not have felt more sorry for all of the children. When the lieutenant told everyone that they must either fight or leave, I knew from then on Ishmael’s identity was a child soldier. I became extremely angry every time, “the rebels who killed your parents, family, and those who are responsible for everything that has happened to you.”
Overall these two chapters I believe have been both the most graphic and emotional. I think that Ishmael Beah is a strong man for being able to get through all of this and be able to tell the stories as his life as a child soldier.
4 comments:
It is hard to believe that the soldiers and lieutenant are brainwashing the children. It is also hard to believe that they are making these boys fight and the boys are not even eighteen.
wow haley. one, you are an incredible writer and i admire your opinion in this piece. i completely agree. to sumerize the chaters into three words almost seems unfair, i could go on forever and ever describing the way it made me feel, but u did a real good job summing it all up.
Wow. The point you bring up in your writing are very good and made me think how he is strong for writing this. That does take a lot of gut to write about memories that you wish you never had.
I totally agree. Graphic, gruesome, and emotional... bravo. Or Brava (lol HSM :P ) back on track... I think that by this point, we all have the same basic point of view, and I think you summed this up PERFECTLY!! ily!
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