Chapter 1 of 'A Long Walk to Water' introduces the main characters Nya and Salva, highlighting their individual struggles with water scarcity and civil war.
In Chapter 1 of A Long Walk to Water, the dual narrative begins with introducing Nya, who takes a long, challenging journey every day to fetch water, and Salva, whose story starts in 1985 Sudan as he is suddenly forced to flee from his classroom due to civil war. The chapter sets the stage for themes of survival and resilience amidst hardship.