A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
Chapter 6 Describe the character of Uncle citing evidence from the text?
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For a long time, Uncle Jewiir is the only family member Salva has any contact with. Jewiir used to be a member in the Sudanese army and he stumbled upon the group fleeing Sudan. In that group, he found Salva; then, he decided to escort the group to Ethiopia, and then to return back home to fight for his country.Uncle Jewiir is the only person competent in survival and fighting. He is a source comfort and survival for the group. Unfortunately, Jewiir was killed shortly before entering Ethiopia and Salva was alone once more.