Explore examples of friendship in A Long Way Gone?I need to write a paragraph that relates to my defination of friendship which is " a...

In A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah
describes several friendships that he had as a young boy before he became a child
soldier.  He had friends in his home village before it was raided, and he ran with these
friends to "safety."  After he was on the run, Beah made several other friendships that
were forced and bound by the need for survival.  However, based on your definition, I
would argue that someone like Esther qualifies as a friend to Beah.  Esther was Beah's
nurse at the rehabilitation center.  When the two first met, Beah was still under the
influence of the army, but he slowly learns to trust Esther because he knows that she is
trying to help him.  Eventually, the two develop a bond, and Esther is able to open
doors for Beah, including finding his uncle so that he can reconnect with his family. 
Esther has committed herself to developing Beah' well-being, and Beah appreciates her
help, support, and understanding.