` Gradually I adjusted to being around people who were happy all the time.’

1. `Repatriated’:

i) What does it mean for the organisation?

ii) What does it mean to Ishmael?

2. Questioning his existence:

i) `Why have I survived the war?’

ii) `Why was I the last person in my immediate family to be alive?’

3. Saying goodbye:

i) Ishmael’s emotions when leaving his friends.

ii) The salute – `I couldn’t salute him return.’

iii) Saying goodbye to Esther.

4. Ishmael’s welcome into his new family.

Learner Preparation for LESSON 45:

1. Learners to read CHAPTER 20.

2. Learners to consider the following for discussion:

i) The impact the conference has on Beah’s life.

ii) Beah presents information without sensationalism.