Why does the author use the phrase "spark of hope" in a long walk to water and what does it mean?

They're hoping that at the end, they will be free. (I never read the book, so sorry if it's incorrect)

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answer: now it would take me a lifetime to do this problem for you but what i can do is guide you, first you will need to create your own sketch of the following items they have selected.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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