War Brothers

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Chapters 1-5

Chapters 6-10

Chapters 11-15

Chapters 16-20

Chapters 21-25

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Essay Topics

How does McKay navigate the ethical complexities of child soldiers in War Brothers? What moral dilemmas do the characters face, both during their captivity and after their return to their communities?

Discuss the role of indoctrination and manipulation in shaping the behavior and beliefs of the child soldiers in the novel. How does McKay depict the process of radicalization, and what insights does this provide into the dynamics of power and control?

Explore the theme of agency and choice in the novel. How do the characters navigate the moral complexities of their circumstances, and what factors influence their decisions to resist or comply with the demands of the Lord’s Resistance Army?