From pages 80 to 82, we learn that the refugee camp it says that ‘Salva made up his mind. He would walk south to Kenya… crowds of other boys followed him. Nobody talked about it, but by the end of the first day Salva had become the leader of a group of about fifteen hundred boys.’ This explains how Salva doesn’t panic and think irrationally about situations like the Itang refugee camp closing, and when he decides to walk to Kenya, he follows through and helps three-fourths of the group arrive in Kenya safely. Obviously, Salva’s determination and hard work helps him get through the factors
This shows the progression of Salva from dealing with so many problems to being in a stable position and helping others, so that they do not go through what he did, which is the first reason why the thematic statement is to persevere as whatever problem you are facing will resolve. If Salva had given up when he was in many of these issues, he would not have gotten the resolution at the end of his
said Uncle who was magically by his side. This is the way he demonstrated this trait this example makes it clear that Salva was persistent because he could have just gave up and not go any further but Salva is not a quitter so he pushed himself. In conclusion, Salva was definitely a character that showed many different character traits by being kind, caring, loving, persistent, and determined. Throughout the novel Salva demonstrates persistent in every
This quote shows how Salva's determination helped him survive the soldiers and the crocodiles. After that, he became the leader of about 1500 boys, so this quote proves that his determination was so strong, that he was able to persevere through the troubles. At one point in the novel, Salva, his uncle, and the group they are with are walking through the desert. It was very hot; Salva wanted to drink some water, but could only take tiny sips to save water and hit a rock so hard his tonenail came off but he kept on going. “Salva had never seen anything like the desert.
Salva ran into the bush to escape the gunfire. ‘He ran until he could not run anymore. Then he walked. For hours, until the sun was nearly gone from the sky.’(9). This means that although Salva is afraid, he still makes a decision to save his own life.
(pg 73) This shows that Salva is persevering because even though he hates the refugee camp, he
Determination helped Salva get past obstacles in his life like when his Uncled died but he didn’t give up “It was almost as if they had left their strength with him” Salva’s group was ambushed by a bunch of looters they took everything valuable and killed his uncle.
Otherwise he would be too weak to make it the rest of the way. This shows how much Uncle cares about him and wants him to survive. Salva is very lucky that he has Uncle to protect him on their quest for survival. In conclusion, Salva’s hope and persistence, along with Uncle
Salva settled on the fact that “there is no one left to help me. They think I am weak and useless.-… They are wrong and I will prove it” (66) Salva no longer has anyone to support him and his group believe him to be incapable and unworthy. But Salva didn’t care one bit and was determined to get through the e trip alive. Salva fed on his uncle's words by saying to himself that “I only have to get through this day…”this day and no other” (73) Salva promises to focus on how to survive the refugee camp and to not plan for the future. Salva had been determined to survive for his deceased friend and uncle, he hadn’t let go of his will to live even through
Uncle’s positivity, encouragement, and unwavering support allows Salva to endure the obstacles and hardships that they face, such as the endless and physically and emotionally draining walks, the unreliable food and water supply, and losing the only friend he made, Marial. Additionally, Uncle Jewiir’s encouragement is crucial for Salva to persevere. For example, when Salva feels like giving up on the first day of walking through the desert, Uncle motivates him to keep going, and without Uncle’s support, Salva would have died from exhaustion, dehydration, and heat (Park
He was able to survive because he had little food, water, and refuge. After Salva’s uncle is killed, he and the group continue the walk to the refugee camp.
Another reason perseverance is an important theme in A Long Walk to Water is because Salva had to cross the Aboko desert for 3 days. Also, “Salva’s shoes stood no chance against the hot stony desert ground. page 52 ,” which means that Salva's shoes were reduced to shreds and he had to walk on the hot ground for 3 days. Also, because Salva’s shoes broke, he lost a toenail by hitting it on a rock and still had to keep walking. In addition to that pain, Salva had little water and food to keep him going.
These words that Salvas uncle said is used for Salva when he is feeling down or discouraged. When Salva felt hopeless he would “ take a deep breath and think of his uncle’s words,” and this would help Salva regain focus and hope. (110) This text evidence shows when Salva would lose hope or was stressed he would deal with it by using his uncles words. Through all of these challenges Salva used his uncles words to encourage him again and again, when Salva was losing
Salva stays motivated as the pile of struggles only get larger. In order to face the challenges ahead of him, Salva must stay positive and be ready for the worst. Salva’s will power comes from following his late Uncle’s wise words on focusing on the present and then applying them to his new life: “I need only get through the rest of this day”(72). Salva chooses to look at life in a positive perspective and live in the moment.
Furthermore, another motivation for Salva was the loss of this uncle and friend, Marial. After death, he thought , “ Marial and Uncle were no longer by his side, and they will never be again, but Salva knew that both of them would have wanted him to survive, to finish and reach the Itang refugee camp safety.” ( page 65). This shows after the death of his friend and uncle, he
