Questions Part 3
Transit
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6171083.stm
Click on the above link to go to the article Shusterman begins this section with.
1. In the course of the book, Connor and Risa get separated from Lev, who travels for a time
with another character. Why do you think Shusterman chose to split the narrative into two distinct
threads? What do you think this achieves? How does this affect the evolution of the characters?
I think the author did this to introduce characters and build more content to the novel
2. On p125 & 129 the novel touches on same-sex relationships. Has the attitude toward
same-sex couples changed (for better or worse) in this futuristic society? Explain your response.
I think that same-sex relationships in this novel are treated almost the same as they are in this society.
I think this because now after the Heartland war it became illegal again for same-sex couples to get married
3. P130 begins our journey into understanding a little more about Cy-Fi. Through his character,
what do you learn about the effects of unwinding on both the donor and receiver?
I learnt that the unwound donors wouldn’t be 100% aware that they had been unwound, this would affect
the receivers in various occasions like muscle memory or negatively like how Cy-Fi would not be totally in control of his own body and thoughts.
What is the real reason Cy-Fi needs to get to Joplin, Mo? Pg 131
Cy-Fi new that his donor needed to get there for some reason so he though if he’d go to Joplin he might
find out what the person who had been unwound wanted and if he’d stop if he went to the destination.
What is the significance of Connor holding in his anger around Roland? Pg 147
To play with Rolands mind and manipulate him into think that he had more control over Risa and the
whole of the unwounds.
6. Connor's anger and lack of impulse control is often a problem for him, until he learns to control
and channel his emotions. Do you ever feel like your impulses are stronger than your will?
What strategies do you use to control your feelings? Do they work?
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Connections
Stem-cell research - this is a very current topic that looks at a number of the same questions raised in Unwind.
For further information about stem cell research, read the article below.
https://www.eurostemcell.org/embryonic-stem-cell-research-ethical-dilemma
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