Child+Soldier's+Journey

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[|The Road from Soldier to Child]

Assignment: Read the story above. In //**A Long Way Gone**//, we read about Ishmael's experience as a child soldier. After reading the story above, you will gain an understanding that Ishmael's story is not unique and in fact, many children his age shared in the experience. Choose one of the discussion board ideas below to help you shape your response.

Options 1. Basic Level: In what ways is Ishmael's experience similar to Djibril? 2. More Challenging Question: The novel doesn't talk about the capture of girls; however, we know that girls were also kidnapped. How do you believe the young girls taken by both RUF and Army soldiers were treated based on the clues mentioned in the article? 3. True Analysis Question/Highest Level of Thinking: Is there hope for these former child soldiers and if so, what is needed (according to the suggestions in this article)?