As the novel's plot operates during two separate time frames, we first discussed the purpose of the dual timeframe narration. Atticus did very well in discerning that the more recent narrative story still reflects the impact of the dearth of water in Sudan thereby reminding the reader that the problem of potable remains. We then noted the importance of tribal and family ties in Salva's world and discussed how the lack of any kind of water is often the cause of disputes between the tribes. We further examined how illness and internal discord are often traced to the absence of potable water in both narratives. I also began to introduce the theme of "walking" as a metaphor as both characters in both narrative timelines are constantly walking ,one for water, one to escape war. Last, we reviewed Atticus' study guide answers and supplemented or corrected answers where necessary and corrected spelling errors.