yes, anyone can be taught to swim, even if they can't.
"Nhamo" is a Shona word that means trouble, problem, or difficulty. It conveys the idea of a challenging situation or adversity that someone is going through.
No. All animals are able to swim instinctively.
Nhamo in "A Girl Named Disaster" takes the only boat in the village, the one that Crocodile Guts owned. :)
Type in Nhamo's journey into google and read the blogs. If you read the book, you should know.
Nhamo's grandmother tells him to run away from home after he's caught stealing money.
Nhamo is 11 years old in the book "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer.
Telling is significant to Nhamo in "A Girl Called Disaster" as it represents her agency and ability to control her own narrative. By sharing her story and speaking up about her experiences, Nhamo asserts her voice and identity in the face of adversity and challenges. Telling also serves as a form of empowerment and resilience for Nhamo as she navigates the complexities of her circumstances.
No humans do NOT naturaly swim, we have to be taught how. We do however naturaly hold our breath.
Not all mammals can swim, and many choose not to. Cats, while known to avoid water, can be taught to swim. Mammals that are not known to swim are gorillas (although not proven unable to do so) and most armadillos (though at least one species can float and paddle). Orangutans, though instinctively not swimmers, can be taught to swim.
because she traded it for food.
No one ever taught him :(