Question

How was the woman in Salva’s group of travelers trying to help the men they came across on the desert ground? Why was she urged by the group not to help the suffering men? Dig deeper: How do the group’s advice and behavior speak to how the desert is changing them?

Book - A long walk to water
Author - Linda Sue Parker

Answer 1

The women in Salva's group were trying to give the men water to keep them alive. They were urged not to because they barely have enough water for themselves. The groups advice shows the desert is making them more selfish as they are trying to survive.