After finishing the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park, I've come to the conclusion that the theme of the story is perseverance/hope. Had Salva given up 19 years ago when he was walking an endless walk to what seemed to be nowhere, he would of never met his goal of enlightening lives by bringing food, water, and education to those who struggle. It was the words of his uncle and the hope of seeing his family that pushed Salva to the next day and made him a leader and a modern day hero.
The purpose of this novel is to encourage people to achieve their goals and to take things day by day just as Salva did. "One step at a time...one day at a time. Just today- just this day to get through"(pg. 82).
To learn more about Salva Dut's nonprofit organization you can visit his site at:
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/
The purpose of this novel is to encourage people to achieve their goals and to take things day by day just as Salva did. "One step at a time...one day at a time. Just today- just this day to get through"(pg. 82).
To learn more about Salva Dut's nonprofit organization you can visit his site at:
http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/