Chapters 2-5

Once again Beah caught my attention. There are so many suspenseful moments. I can't believe they actually went back. I would never have the guts to go back for money. I was heartbroken when it ended being for no reason. Also, I almost cried when they were actually captured. First he was chosen, when they made them go back I was so happy. That is until his brother was picked. It was awful when the rebels were going to make him shoot him. I was so close to tears. I just pictured myself in that situation, having to prepare for my death, caused my my own sibling. I don't know if I could shoot my sister. Yeah sure we fight sometimes, but I love her and we are so close, I can't even describe how I would feel. I can't even imagine how he felt. Through this whole chapter the mood between them is sad. They can't even look at eachother. Then the rebels say something along the lines of "this will be the last time you will see them" ugh it's awful! That poor man too! They teased him in the worst possible way. How they could laugh at that just amazes me. The sad thing is they were probably once just like Ishmael, now they were brainwashed rebel jerks. When they stole the corn from the little boys I kind of felt sad. From the first two chapters I sensed that Ishmael was not the type of person to do that, so already we see a change in him. I get why they did it, they were desparate for food, and thankfuly the boys parents realized it too and gave them more. I thought it was so nice of them to give the boys food. I was so happy for them to because as the book said, they were so hungry it hurt to drink. It seemed to be pure torture through the whole 3 chapters.