A Long Walk To Water Section 2

A Long Walk To Water Section 2

Why doesn’t the group want Salva along? How do you feel about the fact that the group is willing to isolate and reject him?

The group might not want him along because he is not old enough to do man's work but doesn't need to be looked after by the women.

Explain how water dictates Nya’s life. What one thing most dictates your life?

Nya and her family need water to survive. She has to go get water to survive. Her whole life revolves around water.
School dictates my life.

This story describes many challenges to survival. Describe three you’ve learned about so far. Do you think Salva is doing a good job learning to survive in these circumstances? Why?

1. The children have challenges with food and water

2. Everyone is vulnerable to dangers

3. People are having difficulties keeping safe

Yes, Salva is doing a good job because he hasn't come from a situation like this

Compare Nya’s life at the lake camp with her life at home (consider the availability of water, shelter, and safety). 

Where-ever she is, she still has to collect water but she still doesn't have her home. At home, it is quite safe were at the camp, everyone is fighting to survive.