Part 3 - Transit
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 Neal Shusterman chose to split Lev with Risa and Connor to introduce a new character to show a different perspective of what effects there are on the receiver of the unwound donor. I think this achieves what people will think about unwinding and its side effects.
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.
The attitude towards same-sex couples changed for the worse because, after the Heartland War, they illegalised the same-sex couple making it hard for same-sex couples to be with each other.
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 people who received a part of an unwound donor will also receive its memories, its personalities or even its skills. This can also affect the receiver if its donor has a bad habit like what's happening to Cy-Fi.
4. What is the real reason Cy-Fi need to get to Joplin, Mo? Pg 131
Cy-Fi needs to get to Joplin to fix his donor's problems back home.
5. What is the significance of Connor holding in his anger around Roland? Pg 147
The significance of Connor holding his anger around Roland is that Connor doesn't want to take the bait and that if he fights Roland, Roland might end up killing him.
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?
Sometimes my emotions control my action making me impulsive. I try to calm myself down and think things through. I think they work sometimes depending on what I feel.
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.
The attitude towards same-sex couples changed for the worse because, after the Heartland War, they illegalised the same-sex couple making it hard for same-sex couples to be with each other.
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 people who received a part of an unwound donor will also receive its memories, its personalities or even its skills. This can also affect the receiver if its donor has a bad habit like what's happening to Cy-Fi.
4. What is the real reason Cy-Fi need to get to Joplin, Mo? Pg 131
Cy-Fi needs to get to Joplin to fix his donor's problems back home.
5. What is the significance of Connor holding in his anger around Roland? Pg 147
The significance of Connor holding his anger around Roland is that Connor doesn't want to take the bait and that if he fights Roland, Roland might end up killing him.
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?
Sometimes my emotions control my action making me impulsive. I try to calm myself down and think things through. I think they work sometimes depending on what I feel.
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