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Character Analysis Of Salva From 'A Long Walk To Water'

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Salva is a young man trying to survive day by day.However Salva is a teenager that was poor.Meanwhile Salva traveled from his village to Refugee camp.He is a very confused young man.Salva tried his best to survive during his rough times.Salva survived by using his heart,things his uncle told him, and by walking for survival. Salva survived by using his heart,things his uncle told him,and by walking for survival”.”.In a long walk to water Salva used his heart by going across the crocodile river.”Salva had a choice he jumped into the water and began to swim”.”Salva was forced without time to take more than a quick shallow breath,”This young man risked his life to live.The soldiers were even shooting in the river but salva use his heart

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