A Long Way Gone Chap: 17-18

In these chapters things are really starting to look good for Ishmael. The boys have stopped fighting and instead are playing soccer and table tennis. Also Ishmael has become friends with the nurse. This is probably the best thing that has happened to him so far. He now as someone to talk to and let his feelings out. Being able to talk to someone about his dreams and the things that are bothering him will help Ishmael a lot. He will be able to have someone comfort him and help make him feel better when he needs it. Finding Ishmael's uncle is probably just as important as him being able to talk to the nurse and having her as a friend. With his uncle he can talk about the old times in his life with his father and his brother. This will help him to be a happier person and help him get out of the rehabilitation process faster.