Monday, November 30, 2009

ch 14 questions

How has Ishmael changed?
Ishmael is doing drugs now and he isn't afraid to shoot anymore, before he was an innocent boy.

What has he become addicted too? Why?
Ishmael has become addicted to the white capsules, they give him a lot of energy.

Describe how he felt when he tried all the drugs together?

When he tries all the drugs together, he started to sweat so much he took all his clothes off. His body shook, his sight became blurred, and he lost his hearing for several minutes.


What is the difference between him and the rebels now? Are there any?
I dont think there is a difference between him and the rebels, they do alot of the same things and act the same.

Describe the activities they do.
The soldiers watch movies, do drugs, and practice servicing their weapons.

What does he think about killing now?
Ishmael felt that he was seeking revenge by killing the rebels.

How were they able to watch movies?

They were able to watch movies with a generator, or a car battery.


How was he similar to Rambo?
Ishmael was similar to Rambo because he was killing people.

How has Alhaji and Ishmael changed?

Alhaji and Ishmael are both violent and they enjoy killing and taking over villages now.


Tell me a time where you completely changed to a different person, and why it could be good or bad.
I dont think there was a time where i had changed completely, but i have changed by enrolling my self back in school and trying hard to finished. I think i have changed in a positive way.

What were some things they got from the villages they raided?

When they raided the villages, they gathered gasoline, marijuana, cocaine, clothes, crapes, watches, rice, dried fish, salt, gari, and many other things.


What do they do to capture rebels?
The soldiers capture the rebels after long gunfights.

Are they careful with civilians?
The soldiers are not careful , there are several civilian casualties.

What was making Ishmael feel special?

Ishmael felt special because he felt like he was part of something that took him seriously.


Do you think he is brainwashed? How does the lieutenant control them?
I think they are all brainwashed. The lieutenant controls them by boosting their morale.

Describe the way they practice killing prisoners.
They lined up and sliced the prisoner's throat on the corporal's command.

How did they celebrate each night?
The soldiers celebrate with more drugs and more war movies.

Who won the contest? What was the reward?
Ishamle won the contest and he was promoted to the rank of junior lieutenant.

Does he sleep anymore?
Ishmael doesnt sleep anymore, he said sleep never came to him. I think that it was probaly the drugs.

What do you think of Ishmael now?
I dont think any different of IShmael now, I think that none of this is his fault, and he doesnt hav eany control of his fate.

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