Epiphanies

Ishmael has a persistent state of mind, as his father once told him "If you are alive, there is hope for a better day and something good to happen. If there is nothing good left in the destiny of a person, he or she will die." Even by himself in the forest, he is able to survive in the wilderness. He makes it out of the forest and meets six boys, who tell them they are headed for Yele, where Sierre Leone Armed Forces have occupied. I think this is not a good move, and that the Armed Forces will do horrible acts to them. I think going to this village will change Ishmael into a ruthless, mindless child soldier.