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Moore narrates her experience of the First Liberian Civil War from the perspective of her five-year-old self. Why do you think she makes this choice instead of recalling the experience as an adult? What is the effect of the author taking on a child’s voice and prescience?
What devices does Moore use to convey the trauma and confusion of life during a civil war?
Familial and community bonds are integral even during times of upheaval. How does Moore’s memoir explore the theme of family and community? How does the reminder of Mam’s absence reinforce this theme?
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