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The Red-Headed Margaret Cadaver: Summary

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1). The reasons Gramps and Sal’s father gave Sal for going on the trip is that Sal is good with maps and can help them (Gram and Gramps) find their way, Sal can see parts of the country, and she can also get her grandparents to behave properly if she comes along with them on the trip. Although, Sal knows that these aren’t the actual reasons why Gramps and her father decided for her to go on the trip. As stated by Sal herself in chapter 1, “The real reasons were buried beneath piles and piles of unsaid things. Some of the real reasons were: 1. Gram and Gramps wanted to see Momma, who was resting peacefully in Lewiston, Idaho. 2. Gram and Gramps knew that I wanted to see Momma, but that I was afraid to. 3. Dad wanted to be alone with the red-headed Margaret Cadaver. …show more content…

He had already seen Momma, and he had not taken me.” The real reasons might’ve been left unspoken perhaps because something serious happened to Sal’s mother and they didn’t want Sal to worry about it too

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During this time he determined because he could have easily just give up stop looking for food, forget about the boys he is leading, but he didn't he was patient and helped everybody. While Salva world's leading The Lost Boys to safety he must care for them equally so they can survive. This would be hard for Selva because there are so many and he must help them find food stay warm not starve to death not dehydrate not get injured not get eaten by prey ect. Determination is a strong point during this time because he must stay determined to bring the lost boys to safety not to lead them the wrong way not to abandon them not to leave them on their own. Even though the determination that Salva possessed had a great impact on him, it was all three qualities, being brave, intelligent, and determine, as well as the many other qualities combined that brought him to safety and found his family.

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