Ishmael is different from his cousins. They do not know what he has been through and probably would not understand. That is why his uncle does not tell his kids. He knows that Ishmael would feel extremely uncomfortable if everyone was asking him about his experience with the war all the time. Still, Ishmael is always worried that someone is going to question him. I was so sad when I read that Mohamad was put back at the front line just because his family didn't want him. With a rejection like that, I don't think he will ever be able to move past it.
When Ishmael was chosen to go to New York I was so happy. I thought to myself, "finally, they give this poor kid a break!" Ishmael deserves it. Practically his whole life, or at least the part of his life that he tells us about, Ishmael has lost everything. His family, his home, his friends, and he even lost himself along the way. It was just such a relief to finally know that this boy is somewhere safe with an opportunity for a real life.
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I also agree that the way the whole situation with Mohamad was handled was very sad. I don't know how he would be able to come back to wanting to be a civilian again, either, after they have turned their backs on someone who needed help. I also had the same reaction to Ishmael's trip to New York City. It's about time that something good happened to him. I think he is a bit overdue on that one! Good job!! :) :)
Yeah, I feel the same way that you do about the whole not being able to let go really, or not wanting to let go too soon. I also felt really bad for Mohamad, because he had went through that whole thing then he had to go back, I was like what? Really good job though!
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