Unwind - 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 he chose to split Lev from Connor and Risa so that there could be more suspense between the characters. You get a better affect and reaction from the readers. Lev turns into an unrecognizable person and Connor and Risa grows closer
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.   I think in this book same sex marriage is portrayed as bad. I think this because it actually says same sex marriage is illegal.
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?  Unwinding effects the donor as they a cut up without their will and the receiver can sometimes gain some characteristics of the unwinds body. For example you could get someones brain and then have their thoughts
4. What is the real reason Cy-Fi need to get to Joplin, Mo? Pg 131 Cy-Fi needed to get to Joplin as the unwinds old home was there and he was getting the unwinds thoughts
5. What is the significance of Connor holding in his anger around Roland? Pg 147 Because if Connor didn't hold his anger in he would be satisfying Roland
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? I personally think I am generally pretty good at controlling thing like anger but if i do I just calm myself down by doing things like face mask and listening to music.

Connections  

Stem-cell research - this is a very current topic that looks at a number of the same questions raised in Unwind. For further information about stem cell research, read the article below.  

https://www.eurostemcell.org/embryonic-stem-cell-research-ethical-dilemma