logo

42 pages 1 hour read

Left for Dead

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2002

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

How does Nelson use foreshadowing in Chapters 3, 4, and 5, to build suspense?

2.

How does Nelson use the tragedy of the Indianapolis as a case study to illuminate the horrors of naval warfare and warfare in general?

3.

Describe the factors outside of McVay’s control which contributed to the loss of lives of the Indianapolis’s crew. Why was the subsequent cover-up of these factors significant?

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 42 pages of this Study Guide

Plus, gain access to 8,650+ more expert-written Study Guides.

Including features:

+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools