How Did Salva Survive In A Long Walk To Water
Salva struggled to survive. He hit rock bottom, But he survived. What kept him going? What did he do? Linda Sue Park (author of A Long Walk To Water) wrote a book based off a real person named Salva. Salva was one of survivors of the lost boys. She made the book to show his life and the struggles he went through. The top 3 factors of his survival were him going to America, finding his uncle and just keep walking.
The most important factor of Salva's survival is him going to America. Salva thought to him self that he was overwhelmed by his new life. "The first several weeks of Salva's new life were so bewildering that he was grateful for his studies." (98). Salva was used to his old life where he sat all day in the refugee camp, now he is …show more content…
If Salva hadn't found his uncle he would have most likely been dead. His uncle gave him food, made sure he didn't get left behind, and making him feel more comfortable. Salva thought his uncle would keep him safe " we are together now, so I can protect you!" (35). Salva's was a huge part of him surviving. He kept Salva walking, fed him, protected him, and made him feel that much more comfortable. Salva knew because his uncle had a gun, he had higher authority "uncle was seen by the group as a leader." (35). His uncle had favored Salva so everyone knew not to mistreat Salva.
The final factor was just keep walking. Salva went through pain. He went through a lot of it. But he just kept walking and powered through. Salva thought about when he when he was going to leave the desert, so he would not stop walking so he could get there "only the vision of leaving the desert kept him walking." (61). He powered through the heat, thirst, and hunger. "they trudged through the heat." He was so hot walking through the desert but he just kept walking.
The top 3 factors that helped Salva survive were that he went to America, finding his uncle, and just keep walking. The story taught you about the lost boys while keeping you hooked in the book. The story makes you feel more grateful about your
The most important factor of Salva's survival is him going to America. Salva thought to him self that he was overwhelmed by his new life. "The first several weeks of Salva's new life were so bewildering that he was grateful for his studies." (98). Salva was used to his old life where he sat all day in the refugee camp, now he is …show more content…
If Salva hadn't found his uncle he would have most likely been dead. His uncle gave him food, made sure he didn't get left behind, and making him feel more comfortable. Salva thought his uncle would keep him safe " we are together now, so I can protect you!" (35). Salva's was a huge part of him surviving. He kept Salva walking, fed him, protected him, and made him feel that much more comfortable. Salva knew because his uncle had a gun, he had higher authority "uncle was seen by the group as a leader." (35). His uncle had favored Salva so everyone knew not to mistreat Salva.
The final factor was just keep walking. Salva went through pain. He went through a lot of it. But he just kept walking and powered through. Salva thought about when he when he was going to leave the desert, so he would not stop walking so he could get there "only the vision of leaving the desert kept him walking." (61). He powered through the heat, thirst, and hunger. "they trudged through the heat." He was so hot walking through the desert but he just kept walking.
The top 3 factors that helped Salva survive were that he went to America, finding his uncle, and just keep walking. The story taught you about the lost boys while keeping you hooked in the book. The story makes you feel more grateful about your