Response to Literature-The Bronze Bow

Daniel ran away from the village towards the end of Chapter Four, because no one there cared about fighting for freedom. He didn’t want to be stuck in the village taking care of his grandmother and sister, because this could hold him back from accomplishing his goal of defeating the Romans. He hoped that one day he could give them a better life after he defeated the Romans. He wanted to make it up to them for running away. The mountain was his home, which is why he felt homesick by the end of Chapter Three. Running away from problems does not solve them, because they eventually catch up with you. However, Daniel did plan on returning, not soon, but one day, and making it up to them, redeeming his actions somewhat.