Part Three - Transit || Unwind 🚀

"I was never going to amount to much anyway, but now, statistically speaking, there's a better chance that some part of me will go on to greatness somewhere in the world. I'd rather be partly great than entirely useless." -Samson Ward

Questions...

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? 

a. I think he did this to give us more of an idea of what could happen if you ran away, you could get help of you could be on your own. He is also introducing a new character (CyFi) who helps Lev a lot. I think this archives the characters feelings for one another and how they adjust to their area.

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.  

a. I think in our world now we are more supportive of same-sex couples. I think it's just normal for the world now and honestly, there is nothing wrong with it at all. The world is more acceptable for the better but you will still have those people who hate it.

This 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? 
a. I think the effects are that the persons body part still has muscle memory and does what the other person use to do with it. So like it keeps its skills and habits.

What is the real reason Cy-Fi need to get to Joplin, Mo?

a. Lev thought it was to find someone but it is because this ghost thing is taking over some of him and the ghost wants to go there, so Lev thinks it's because that's where the late person use to live.

What is the significance of Connor holding in his anger around Roland?

a. Because he knows Risa is right and that Roland wants Connor to take the bait so they can get into a fight. If they get into a fight Roland could have a trick up his sleeve and kill Connor or something.

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? 

a. Sometimes, especially if you are trying to hold in a laugh and your best friend makes it worse. Except I find that I can control myself quite well. When I need to control my feelings I usually turn to music or I just need time alone, and yes they work all the time.