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Explore the boy's reluctance to enter a potentially dangerous house despite the open door, delving into traumatic memories and lurking threats. Uncover the eerie dynamics between father and son, haunted by past horrors and uncertain futures.
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1. Discuss why the boy would be hesitant to enter the house even though the door was open. • Memories of traumatic times. • May be dangerous people inside.
2. On page 210, when the man says, ‘I think they are watching’… who is he referring to? • Bloodcults or other dangerous groups.
3. Why would the boy not go upstairs? • Scared • Memories
4. What is the significance of the cholera memory the man has on page 213? • The description of the bodies is similar to how the dead bodies are now strewn around.
5. Why was there no celebration when they finally made it to the coast? • Book is bleak, therefore outlook on the beach is also bleak • The father also knows that there is no hope, so why celebrate
6. Why do you think the boy came out of the water crying? • The boy has never experienced that type of enjoyment before.
7. On page 223, the man boards a ship and sees that a terrible force has ripped hardware out of the side of the boat, what do you think this terrible force was? • A force of nature such as a hurricane, or perhaps the shockwave from a volcanic eruption.
8. Why was the man upset with the boy (232)? • Dropped the gun • Gun signifies their lifeline.
9. What significance is associated with the boy saying, ‘is the dark going to catch us’? • Double Meaning • To the boy could be the actual darkness • To the man could be the Bloodcults
10. Why did the boy not want to let go of the father’s hand? • Safety • Comfort