Ch. 6-7 response

On ch. 6, not too much happened. But they did show how different the life of farmers is vs. "cityfolk", which i think is kinda interesting on how tough the farmers actually are. which I think makes it Ironic that even though they are the most physically strong, they themselves are probably the most vulnerable of all the people in the region. I think this because many do not seemed concerned, just like Ishmael at first. Also they are espcially vulnerable when they go to harvest and planting season, since they took Ishmael off the gaurd to help. In ch. 7 obviously the villagers lack of upkeeping the gaurd was there ultimate doom. I do have to admire how the Imam did not tell where the people where hiding, even though he was burned to death, which is a way i do not want to go, personaly. But at the same time i was thinking: "what are you doing!?!". I mean, if he ran away he could have lived and hide. maybe he thought by doing that he could keep the rebels busy and give the people long enough time to hide, but I guess like most things we will never know. As for Kaloko, i think it was not a smart move to stay, however it could potentially be good because most people move around and do not come back, the rebels might not come to the same place since they are essentially hunting the people.