Darfur Diaries(Entry 2)

Comments:
1. In 1916 sudan gained independence from Britain.
2. South war had broken out in 1955 over Islamization; but ended in fragile peace in 1973.
3. "Jen had insisted on staying in Darfur because she fell in love with someone from the Dinka Tribe." -- funny joke
4. Jen is learning how to work a camera so she would be able to film as well and interview people.
5. I guess it runs in the family, being adventurous, Adams mother also did similar journeys as well.

Questions:

1. What makes them want to go here specifically?
2. Are the getting paid?
3. Is it actually a family thing to journey around the world for Adam?
4. How long do they plan on staying in Chad/ Darfur?
   
   Words:
   1. Rendezvous(pg2)- an agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place
   2.nuanced(pg3)- a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
   3. rampant(pg11)- violent in action or spirit; raging; furious
   
   Literary Terms:
   1. "The ground is disgusting animal shit all over the place, scorpions and mosquito's."(pg14)-Imagery
   2. "The good news is, despite your daughter's stature, your grandkids will have a shot at the NBA"(pg 12)- Irony
   
   Summary Sentence:

• They are getting ready to set off to Chad and observe the life they live.