`They had lost everything that makes them human. They do not deserve to live.’

1. Trip to Yele:

i) The boys experience a false sense of safety.

ii) Memories create contrast with new situation. 

iii) The start of Beah’s headaches that will plague his life.

2. Creating a false sense of family and normality:

i) Indoctrination of the boys.

ii) Developing a dependency on the group:

• • • drugs
    • violence
    • threat of death

iii) A  new education for the boys.

3. Them vs Us. The boys are drawn into the war:

i) Observations of the brutality of the war.

ii) The Lieutenant’s speech.

iii) A false sense of power and strength is conveyed.

Learner Preparation for LESSON 31:

1. Learners to read CHAPTER 13 & CHAPTER 14.

2. Learners to consider the following for discussion:

i) How are the boys manipulated and brainwashed in CHAPTER 13 & CHAPTER 14?