Throughout this book, Mariatu goes on physical and mental journeys, all which affect her story greatly. The first excerpt depicted Adamsay and Mariatu walking to Manarma. This event occurred after Mariatu’s dream about her palm oil being spilled, which is a sign of bad luck. Both of the girls were worried that when they arrived at the camp, they would be attacked by rebels. Although this journey was not as long as others, it was a distressing expedition. In the second reference, Mariatu’s hands were severed off, so she requested medical help from a man. Alternatively, he accompanied her to the road to Port Loko, where the hospital was located. The third quotation illustrated Mariatu running to Father Maurizio to attempt to get money for Abdul’s
