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a long way gone: critical analysis of child soldiers and wars impact
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according to ishmael beah, what fundamental transformation occurs when * 1 point children are recruited as soldiers?
their humanity is systematically destroyed
they become naturally violent
they develop superior military skills
they lose interest in education
what does beah mean when he describes the battlefield as creating its own * 1 point parallel universe with distinct rules?
war follows international law
soldiers can choose which orders to follow
children maintain their innocence during conflict
combat situations override moral considerations for survival

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For the first question, in Ishmael Beah's work, child soldiers' humanity is systematically destroyed as they are indoctrinated into war. For the second question, the battlefield's "parallel universe" means combat overrides moral norms for survival.

Answer:

First question: Their humanity is systematically destroyed.
Second question: Combat situations override moral considerations for survival.