17: At the beginning of chapter seventeen, you can see Ishmael’s old life coming back dimly. This is because Ester gives him a walkman with rap music, which makes him start to remember his past life. I think it was clever of Ester to only let him listen to the Walkman when he came to see her because then he would come more often and recover more quickly.
The flashback that occurred in this chapter was rather disturbing and made me feel terribly for Ishmael. When he describes how he was shot in the foot and how the bullet was brutally taken out makes me relieved that he can actually walk after it.
18: Chapter eighteen was actually pretty good for Ishmael. His relationship with Esther improved and is very strong, like brother and sister, he was reunited with his childhood friend Mohammad, and he was appointed the spokesperson of the Benin Home.
All these events happening made me happy for Ishmael because things are finally going somewhat right for him. He is finally somewhat happy. What topped the whole two chapters for me was when Leslie found Ishmael’s uncle, Tommy. Finally I am happy for Ishmael and hopelessly want his life to stay well like this.
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