In Linda Sue Park’s Novel A Long Walk to Water, the main character Salva goes on a long journey to escape the Second Sudanese War. Salva is one of the Lost Boys. The Lost Boys are the boys that escaped the war without any family. Although Salva’s journey was overwhelming and difficult, he was able to survive with hope, memories of his family, and perseverance.
Salva’s hope helps him survive through challenging situations. For example, when he hoped he would live through crossing the Gilo River, he was able to not only to survive but also thrive, “later, he would learn that at least a thousand people had died trying to cross the river that day, drowned or shot or attacked by crocodiles”. Another example is when Salva said, “nothing was all right. He had lost his family, and now he had lost his friend.” Salva’s pain and hope to have his friends and family helped him go …show more content…
For example, after both Uncle and Marial passed away, “Salva knew both of them would have wanted him to survive, to finish the trip, and reach the Itang refugee camp safely.” Without the memories to keep him going, he wouldn’t have a need to survive. Another example is when “those smallest boys reminded Salva of his brother Kuol.” Since the young boys reminded Salva of Kuol he was able to feel confident with the boys and lead them through the rest of the journey.
Salva’s perseverance to get to the camp safely, kept him on his feet during the journey. Uncle helped Salva persevere by saying “you only need to walk as far as those bushed. Can you do that Salva Mawien Dut Ariik”. By using Salva’s name and giving him steps to “climb”, Salva was able to persevere. Another example is when Salva persevered through all the challenges of the desert even though “there was not a thing to indicate that the group was making any progress at all.” Even though Salva felt like he would never leave the desert, he persevered until he got through
Salva’s hope helps him survive through challenging situations. For example, when he hoped he would live through crossing the Gilo River, he was able to not only to survive but also thrive, “later, he would learn that at least a thousand people had died trying to cross the river that day, drowned or shot or attacked by crocodiles”. Another example is when Salva said, “nothing was all right. He had lost his family, and now he had lost his friend.” Salva’s pain and hope to have his friends and family helped him go …show more content…
For example, after both Uncle and Marial passed away, “Salva knew both of them would have wanted him to survive, to finish the trip, and reach the Itang refugee camp safely.” Without the memories to keep him going, he wouldn’t have a need to survive. Another example is when “those smallest boys reminded Salva of his brother Kuol.” Since the young boys reminded Salva of Kuol he was able to feel confident with the boys and lead them through the rest of the journey.
Salva’s perseverance to get to the camp safely, kept him on his feet during the journey. Uncle helped Salva persevere by saying “you only need to walk as far as those bushed. Can you do that Salva Mawien Dut Ariik”. By using Salva’s name and giving him steps to “climb”, Salva was able to persevere. Another example is when Salva persevered through all the challenges of the desert even though “there was not a thing to indicate that the group was making any progress at all.” Even though Salva felt like he would never leave the desert, he persevered until he got through