A long way gone by Ishmael Beah - critical essay (where to start?)

Hello
I have to write a Critical/Analytical Response reponce on the novel, A long way gone by Ishmael Beah. The topic is Discuss the idea(s) developed by the author in your chosen novel about an individual's inherent ability to adapt to some of life's most difficult circumstances. I am having troubles of where to start. I understand that Ishmael went through various hardships through his time in Sierrea Leone but i do not know what to state for a thesis or for my 3 central ideas (paragraphs)

Thanks for any help!

Hello Superman 19 I can't help you with the beginning but I can offer suggestions on 3 central ideas. I not familiar with the book.
You could describe an individual's inherent abilities to adapt-what do they look like,
List and discuss life most difficult circustances.

I hope this helped you.\

Hi,
I read that book a few months ago.
I have a suggestion: in the 1st para, write chronologically about how unexpectedly the war happened and how severely it changed his life (which means you make some comments of your own too, not just tell the story), so the readers will know how harsh the circumstance was. Then write about how he struggled in the war (as a soldier) and finally rehabilitated (also analyse it like in the 1st para). In the last para, discuss his inherent ability to overcome the situation.

You may also want to google "critical/analytical essay". On the 1st page there is a pdf file that I think could be useful.

Just my opinion. Hope I can help.

Good luck!