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When does this flashback occur in the plot of A Long Way Gone? In a short-answer response, analyze why Beah chose to provide this flashback at that particular moment in the story.

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I actually got the same answer ^^^^ The flashback often happens when things are going wrong for Ishmael. When he starts to feel sad, he tries to remember the happy moments in his life. Ishmael would rather remember the good moments because it gives him the strength to continue his life.

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The flashback often happens when things are going wrong for Ishmael. When he starts to feel sad, he tries to remember the happy moments in his life. Ishmael would rather remember the good moments because it gives him the strength to continue his life.
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