A Long Way Gone

In chapter 8 the very old man didn't tell the boys his name and in chapter 9 the fisherman won't tell them his name. Why do you think this is so ? What does this tell you about the state of things in their society?

In chapter 8 the very old man didn't tell the boys his name and in chapter 9 the fisherman won't tell them his name. Why do you think this is so ? What does this tell you about the state of things in their society?

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People are afraid and have ceased to trust anyone, especially strangers.

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