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I Survived The Shark Attacks Of 1916
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The book opens with a flash forward to events later in the text. How does this initial chapter shape the tone of the rest of the book?
Chet repeatedly expresses anxiety about being alone and never finding his place in the world. What perspectives does the novel offer about this anxiety?
What effect does the inclusion of newspaper articles have on the narrative? How do the newspaper articles convey historical attitudes about the shark attacks?
What historical misconceptions existed about sharks and how do these misconceptions shape the narrative?
How does this novel reflect The Intersection of Human Activity and the Natural World? How does it implicitly compare these interactions in 1916 and the modern period in which the novel was published?
How does Chet’s relationship with Dewey, Sid, and Monty evolve? What role does their friendship, sense of belonging, and bravery play in the text?
Explain the importance of Captain Wilson to the events of the story. How are Chet and Captain Wilson compared?
How does Tarshis characterize Chet’s parents, despite the fact that they don’t appear in the text?
What does water represent in the text?
The story ends with Chet dreaming about a day far in the future, when he is an old man, telling the story of his shark attack to a group of boys. What is significant about this scene?
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