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A Long Walk to Water Flashcards

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Salva

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11-year-old from Dut Ariik, South Sudan; protagonist; fleeted his village; separated from his family and had to walk for weeks; based on a real person

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Nya

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11-year-old Nuer girl from South Sudan; walked to water every day; she is a role model for her younger sister; her life changed at the end on the story

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Uncle Jewiir

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Killed by Nuer men; everyone sees him as a leader; encourages Salva to keep going.

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Micheal

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An aid worker from Ireland in Slava’s refugee camp; he teaches Salva English and how to play volleyball

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Salvas Father

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Manwin-Dut Ariik; a respected man in the village; filled with joy when Salva finds him

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Salvas mother

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Mother, who often wears a bright orange scarf.

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Mariel

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A Dinka boy who is also fleeing the violence and becomes Salva’s companion and friend. He and Salva suffer together but become good friends; was killed by a lion

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Buska

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A boy from the Jur-chol tribe who walks with Salva and leads the group to the beehive and its honey.

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Dep

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Nya’s older brother who hunts with their father, and wonders, as Nya does, how water could ever come forth from the dry earth in their village. Dep explains to Nya what she observes happening as work on the well progresses.

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Akeer

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Nya’s five-year-old sister whom Nya teaches to fetch water. She, too, must take on the responsibility of helping her family. She becomes ill from drinking contaminated water. Nya and her mother travel with a weakened Akeer several days to a health clinic where they obtain life-saving medicine for her.

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Ring

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Salva’s brother; second-oldest brother

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Ariik

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Salva’s brother; oldest

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Chris and Louise

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Salva’s adoptive father and mother in the United States.

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Kual

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Salva’s brother; youngest brother

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What is the relationship between Dinka vs. Nuer?

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The Dinkas have been fighting against the rival Nuer tribe for hundreds of years. They fight over the land with the most water.

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Why is it that Nuer and the Dinka fight?

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Because of the land and resources

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What are some of the effects of Dinka vs. Nuer?

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The Effects of Dinka vs. Nuer are the cause of being enemies, and causing war; the fight also caused uncle to die

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Rebels vs. the Government

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The rebels and the government are at odds because to form a new state, South Sudan, due to religious suppression. The majority of Sudan is Muslim, while South Sudan is primarily Christian. The rebels believe that independence is necessary to practice their faith freely.

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Salva vs. Himself

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Salva struggles with the loss of his family; he is fighting through fear, sadness, worry, etc.

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Salva (and all those walking) vs. nature

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Nature puts higher risk in starvation, thirst, and a bigger risk in danger

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What does water symbolize?

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Survival and precarious existence, the balance between life and death, between surviving or not.

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What does walking symbolize?

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Daily struggle and determination of Nya and Salva. If either stopped walking, they would succumb to life’s hardships. Nya walks to the pond, the lake, and the health clinic to survive.

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What does thorns symbolize?

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Adversity and pain that is a constant part of Nya’s life. Nya tries to avoid the thorns, but they are unavoidable, as are the many hardships that are a part of her daily existence.

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What does The Nile symbolize?

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Life and Survival; The Nile River is a crucial source of water and sustenance for the people living in South Sudan. It symbolizes the basic necessity of life and the struggle for survival in a harsh and arid environment. Nya and Salva, rely on the river to meet their daily needs and to overcome the challenges they face.

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What does The Gilo River symbolize?

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Danger and Hardships

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What does gourds symbolize?

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Resourcefulness and Survival

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What does guns symbolize?

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The gun symbolizes power, as it can both protect life and dole out death.

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Explain the relationship between Salva and Uncle

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He is the only link Salva has to his family. Uncle is so motivational to Salva and encourages him to keep going like a spirit guide

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Explain the relationship between Salva and Nya

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They are connected by their shared experiences of struggle and survival in war-torn Sudan. Despite coming from different backgrounds and facing different challenges, they both demonstrate resilience, courage, and compassion.

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Explain the relationship between Salva with himself

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Salva grows from a frightened boy into a resilient leader. He grows through perseverance throughout the story.

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Explain the relationship between Rebels and Sudanese Government

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The relationship between these two is that they are fighting for a new state in Sudan; they hate each other and have oppisite opinions

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Explain the relationship between Salva and Mariel

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Salva and Mariel are connected by both having a loss of their family, and they are both alone on this hard journey and become very close friends; they have a very strong relationship and are great friends

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Explain the relationship between Salva and his family

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Salva is walking just to see his family again, they all might not be together but they are connected through the heart; they all miss each other very much

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Explain the relationship between Salva and Micheal

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Salva and Michal built a strong relationship when Michal was teaching salva how to speak English, and play volleyball; they became good supportive friends

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Explain the relationship between Salva and the group he travels with (after Uncle is killed)

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Salva and the group he travels with falls farther apart after Uncle dies because they think that Salva will be no use, no help, etc. and ignore him

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Explain the relationship between Salva and the group he leads

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There was a strong relationship between Salva and the group he LEADS because of Salva encouraging them and helping them have a organized group that keeps them together

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Explain the relationship between Salva and nature

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Salva and nature have a love-hate relationship because of the challenges nature throws at Salva but it has also done good for Salva

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Explain the relationship between Nya and nature

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This relationship it like a love- hate relationship because of the bad stuff it has put Nya through like the water but also good stuff like the clean water

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Explain the relationship between Salva and the community

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This relationship is a close one because everyone calls each other “Auntie” or “Uncle” and they all are happy and close

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Explain the theme: Perseverance and resilience

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It tells us to keep going and not giving up, even when times are hard, and shows us the strength of the human spirit and encourages us to approach our struggles with the same spirit of hope and determination, like when Salva was all alone

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Explain the theme: The significance of a mentor

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It tells us how life-changing someone can be to us, and how motivational they can be. Just like Uncle to Salva

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Explain the theme: Survival

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Both Nya’s and Salva’s stories illustrate the determination of the human spirit to survive. Every day Nya wakes up to the same duty: fetch the water her family relies on for survival. Nya faces hardship and suffering and carries a burden of responsibility way beyond her years. It costs risking your whole life, and it takes a ton of bravery

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Explain the theme: The importance of family

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Because water is essential to her family’s survival, the responsibility of the job weighs heavily on her. Salva probaly would have given up if he wasn’t walking for his family. When Salva lost his family, it changed his life.

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Explain the theme: Loneliness

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This is tied to the characters experiences of loss, physical and mental struggles, etc., by both Salva and Nya. It plays a crucial part role on their personal growth and resilience

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Explain the theme: Hope

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Hope shows up in the darkest moments. The hope of being reunited with his family provides Salva with the necessary encouragement to continue the difficult journey. When Uncle Jewiir says he must leave, Salva finds his own hope in the belief that Uncle will look for his family and get word to them of his whereabouts.

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Explain the theme: Uncertainty/fear

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Uncertainty/fear plays a really big part in this story because of the fact that Salva running away from his school, nyas mother worried about the men encountering the Dinka tribe, and the constant concern of fear for family members

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How did the bombing of Salva’s village impact the story?

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This effected the story by making Salva run away from his village and family, not knowing if he will see them again. This changes the whole entire story.

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How did the event when Salva was abandoned early on in the journey affect the story?

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This effected the story by helping Salva find his new group, where they led him to Eutopia, and where he found his Uncle, which led to other major events

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How did the event when Salva found Uncle in the group effect the story?

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This effected the story because finding Uncle gave Salva encouragement and the strength to keep going and continue his journey

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How did the event of meeting mariel effect the story?

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This effected the story because meeting Mariel gave a little bit of happiness to Salva, and he helped Salva stay alive

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How did the event of crossing the Nile effect the story?

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This effected the story because of where it took the group, and the new chapter it introduced to Salva; It took the group from Sudan to Ethophia

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How did the event of the Akoboo desert effect the story?

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This effected the story because of the physical challenges it puts Salva through and emphasizes the extreme conditions Salva endures on his journey. It tests his strength, and it highlights the themes of survival, perseverance and hope

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How did the event of Uncles death effect the story?

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This effected the story because it hurt Salva so very much and it also hurt the group and changed their prospective for Salva, but also it gave salva strength and encouragement that he will find his family.

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How did the event of life in the refugee camps effect the story?

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The refugee camps helped Salva get to America, which changed his life

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How did the event of the Gilo river effect the story?

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This effected the story because it lead Salva to leading a group all the way to another refugee camp, where it led Salva to other important events

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How did the event of Salva leading the group effect the story?

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This effected the story because of the leadership Salva is to these young men and the new level of maturity he experiences

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How did the event of meeting Michael effect the story?

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Meeting Michael changed the story because without him, Salva would never know English and his way around America

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How did the event of the experience of coming to America change the story?

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This changed the story because it helped Salva find his family, and experience new things

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How did the event of the impact of ending the novel change the story?

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This changed the story because of it changed the relationship of Nuer and DInka and also changed mindsets of those tribes

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Why does Linda Sue Park sometimes us consecutive short sentences?

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For a more dramatic, to tell how big of a moment this is, etc.

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Why does Linda Sue Park repeat phrases?

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To reflect Salvas internal struggles, to build emotional Resonance, to mimic rhythms of life and survival, and to highlight themes and connections.

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Why does Linda Sue Park choose to have chapter span over multiple periods of time such as multiple years in a row?

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To emphasize thematic connections and enhance the emotional impact of the story. It highlights the Historical and Contemporary connections, endures the human spirit across time, and connects past struggles to contemporary solutions, leaving readers with a sense of hope and possibility.

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