Answer:
He remembers how his father provided the food he needed. This is different from the current situation in which he lives because now he is the one who needs to take responsibility for his food.
Step-by-step explanation:
Salva's family has gone. For this reason, he can no longer count on their care and protection, having to take responsibility for himself, for his food, housing and everything that is necessary for his own survival.
On page 48, he begins to remember how his life was different. That's because he remembers that his father was responsible for feeding him and remembers that his father took sweet mangoes home, which made him very happy.