Unwind - Unwound

1. Connor and Risa are sent to Happy Jack Harvest Camp. Describe what it is like, and explain why it is like this. P265-266 It is a scenic location in a pine covered ridge in Arizona. The girls room is lavender wit some pink while the boys rooms are blue with some green. The staff are dressed in bright and happy colours. It is like this to help the unwinds forget why they are heare and not rebel against people
2. What is the exact percentage of the Unwind that you have to keep alive? Why is it not 100%, as Risa believes? P269 99.44 percent. This is becaus epeople don't need things like an appendix
3. What do the unwinds call the place where unwinding occurs? P271 The Chop Shop
4. Lev too, is at Happy Jack, but as a tithe. Why is this?   Because tithes get treated differently an it makes it easier for people to believe why he is good
5. On p278 Connor and Roland finally have the fight that's been brewing between them. What does each character realise during this? He realises that he would rather be killed then unwound.
6. P284 - What group has Lev joined, who recruited him, and when will they follow out their plan?  He joins Mai & Blaine. Cleaver recruited them and they are going to become clappers (Suicide terrorist)
7. Roland is called for unwinding on p286. Why is this?   Because of his blood type is rare and has alot of demand
8. Chapter 61 is arguably the most confronting chapter in the book. Here we have Roland's first person narrative of being unwound. Do you think this chapter is necessary? Why do you think Shusterman chose to have Roland's experience detailed? Do his memories alter how you view him?   Because Roland is like a main character and he is the only one we really got a view on that gets unwinded. He memories make me feel bad for him as no one deserves to get unwind
9. Why does Lev decide not to clap? P310 Because Connor just entered the Chop Shop and he doesn't want to kill Connor

Unwind - Graveyard

1. Which job in the graveyard does Risa get assigned to? How does this come about? P201 Medic - because she helped a boy with a bleeding nose
2. Why doesn't Connor volunteer for "work"? P205 Because he believes that the admiral is using people
3. How does Roland unsettle Connor? P206-207 The thought that he and Roland could work together and that they bot think something is wrong with the admiral
4. P208-209 detail Lev's arrival, and Connor's reaction. Make sure you fill in your character profiles for both characters.
5. P214-215 Connor learns the truth about the Admiral here. How does the Admiral gain Connor's trust? That his the admirals teeth was actually a replica of his son and not an unwinds and the admiral also explains about how the money he earns goes back into the graveyard
6. What, according to the Admiral, is it that Connor is becoming famous for in the Graveyard?p212 Because he is constantly getting in fights
7. What happens to the Goldens?p217 The Goldens are all found dead in the crate that killed the first 4 people
8. How does Roland begin to assert his power in the Graveyard? (you'll need to look throughout the section) Roland uses the fact he has a helicopter to "reward" kids in the graveyard and the he makes comments about the admiral
9. P222-226 give us an insight into how the Unwinding Bill was passed into law. Summarise what happened, then explain whether or not you think it is plausible. Because of the Heartand war people were dying and getting injured. Someone proposed the idea that pregnancy could be terminated radioactively when someone comes of age. At first it was a joke but turns out someone perfected neurografting (every part of the donor can be used in transplant). The American military proposed that idea to both sides of the war explaining it could get rid of unwanted without actually killing them and both side liked that idea. The bill of life came around meaning unwinding was legal. I personally think this idea was not necessary and should not of happened.
10. The Admiral was there when the Bill of Life was signed - do you think this detracts from the believability of the commonplace nature of Unwinding? In your opinion, do you think the book should have a few more generations between those who signed the Bill, and the present state in the novel? I think that there should be more generations before unwinding became a thing as it would make it seem like it wasn't a modern problem and actually a generational problem adding more depth into the book.
11. What job does Lev volunteer to do? P236 Lev volunteers to go to Prudhoe Bag in Alaska to work on the pipeline until he is 18 years old.
12. Which part of Harlan Dunfree does Emby have? P240 One of his asthmatic lungs
13. Chapter 39 is from Roland's point of view. Why do you think Shusterman changes the narrative here? What do we learn in this short chapter? I think Shusterman changes it to Rolands point of view so we could understand more what he is like in different situations. In this chapter we learn that he can connect lines to figure things out.
14. By the end of this section, things at the Graveyard have deteriorated, with the unwinds turning on the Admiral, and tearing the place apart. Which character is beaten to death on p250? Cleaver is beaten to death because the unwinds believe he works with the admiral
15. What does the Admiral refuse on p255? What is the doctor's reaction to this? The admiral refuses a transplant as it would come from an unwind. The doctor just sighs and points out the fact that his chances of surviving would be lowered
16. Why does Roland have the Juvey-Cops called? P259 Why doesn't his plan happen? P260-1 Roland calls the Juvey-Cops called so he can tell them about the graveyard and he could get out of getting unwounded. This plan doesn't happen as the cops already knew about this and they explained that they could turn a blind eye on the graveyard but the couldn't let someone in front of them get away. This means that Roland is getting sent with Risa and Connor to a Harvest camp to get unwound.

Unwind - Destinations

1. This section opens with Lev in a pawnbroker's. What does this tell you about how his character is changing? It tells us that Lev is no longer as innocent as he used to be
2. While being transported to possible safety, some of the kids on the run wonder, "Would it be better to die or be unwound?" If given the choice, which would you choose? Why? This response requires more than one or two sentences! Put forward at least three reasons why you think what you do. I think it would be better to die then be unwound. I think this because there would be a lot less pain and process would probably be a lot quicker. Being unwound would be a lot harder to deal with instead of dying as your whole body would be cut off and handed out to everyone and I personally do not think that my body should be cut up and handed out without my expressed permission
3. Another question the kids in the book discuss is, "If every part of you is still alive but inside someone else, are you alive or are you dead?" They also wonder if consciousness can exist even if it's spread out, and if the soul remains intact. What do you think? Read Thomas Hobbes' Ship of Theseus puzzle to help you make a decision. Be sure to reference it in your answer!http://metaphysicist.com/puzzles/ship_theseus/ . I am not sure if consciousness can exist if spread out but I am leaning more towards no.
4. This section of the novel sees Lev and Cy-Fi finally make it to Joplin. As they get closer, Cy-Fi's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. What are some of the things he does, or things he likes, that are not his own behaviours or memories? He acts like he knows the place, Twiching, Struggling to walk,
5. What was Cy-Ty hiding in his backyard? Pg 185-194 A stash of shinny things
6. The section ends with Cy-Ty reaching his destination. What do you think of his parents' behaviour? What does Lev's support show you about his character? Tylers parents look scared

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

Unwind - Storked

"You can't change laws without first changing human nature." - Nurse Greta

"You can't change human nature without first changing the law." -Nurse Young

1. Risa overhears two nurses debating law and human nature. Which argument do you think is the stronger? Why do you think this? Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts on law and human nature. I agree with the first statement about changing human nature first. I think this is more stronger because how are you supposed to change the laws without first making a realization that you need to change human nature? If you change the laws it wouldn't necessarily change human nature either.
2. This section opens with a mother abandoning her newborn infant on the doorstep of a house in a good neighbourhood. As she leaves, she thinks "How wonderful it is that she can get a second chance. How wonderful it is that she can dismiss her responsibility so easily."  In your opinion, by allowing new mothers to give up their children so readily, does it take away from the value of a child?  I think by giving up your child so readily it does take away the value of a child and they could just be seen as an object passed around.
3. What is the role of a mother? Do you think the title of mother is something that should be earned, or a natural right of the woman who gave birth? A role of a mother is for someone to look after you and raise you as well as they can. Although the title of a mother is a natural right I think that the mother should earn the title
4. What skills or attributes do Connor and Risa have that work well together?   Risa thinks smart while Connor thinks fast

5. Connor and Lev have very different experiences with storking. How has this helped shape each of their attitudes toward the society they live in? It has help shaped their attitudes because they have both had experiences that make them realize the danger and the affects of storking

6. Connor is concerned the baby won't be loved, and ultimately will die, so he takes it. What does this show us about him as a person?   That connor is empathetic

7. What makes Lev realise he doesn't want to be unwound? P79  Because pastor dan doesn't think he should be unwound and he realizes he has a life ahead of him

8. Each of the other characters on the run has a tragic background story. Why were Hayden, Roland and Mai set to be unwound? Which, do you think, is the most tragic? Explain your response. Haydens paerents were fighting over custody and couldnt decied so they sent him to be unwound. Mais parents wanted a boy and not a girl. Roland beat up his stepfather for beating his mum but his mum took her husbands side. I don't think i could chose what one is most tragic a they are all as bad as each other

9. What tattoo does Roland have? A shark tattoo on his arm

Unwind - Triplicate

"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

1. How much brainwashing do you think has happened for teenagers to make this sort of claim as they’re being led to their "death"?  A lot and they probably heard rumors and got told stories to scare them into being more helpful
2. Why, do you think, has Shusterman chosen to have three characters tell their story?  So you are able to getting a better understanding of what unwinding is like from any different perspectives ans situations.
3. Lev is a tithe. This means that he is the 10% that his family will give back to the church as an offering. What are your thoughts on this?  I don't agree with killing someone for charity and I think that their are plenty of other ways to give back.
4. Rita is a state home kid - she was unwanted at birth, and now the state have decided she is no longer useful. Do you think that the state should ever be able to determine if one life is more useful than another? No, everyone's life is important and everyone has their own unique talents
5. Connor's parents have chosen to unwind him due to his difficult behaviour. They have then booked a ticket to the Bahamas. In your opinion, how do parents view their children? Why do you think this? I think they view them as usless and that they don't really have any hope for them. I think this because why would you put your child up for unwinding if you cared and had hope for them
6. Pastor Dan presents as being conflicted. What reasons might he have to encourage Lev in his journey as a tithe? Why does he encourage him to run? Because he doesn't agree with leaving your child as a tithe
7. What is the story based on a nursery rhyme that circulates among the youth?  

Exploring the Blurb

In English we have been doing a novel study. The book we are studying is Unwind. One of our task was to examine the blurb of the book. Here is my work:

Unwind blurb: The process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive is called "unwinding". Unwinding is now common, and accepted , practice in society

In the not-too-distant future, teens Connor, Risa, and Lev are on the run for their lives. Following the Second Civil War, between pro-choice and pro-life forces, the United States now allows parents to unwind their unwanted and difficult kids between the ages of thirteen and eighteen: Their bodies are surgically taken apart and all the organs and tissue are used in other people. According to the law, the kids aren't considered dead, they're "living in a divided state." But Connor, Risa, and Lev, and thousands of other teens slated for "unwinding", don't see it that way. They choose instead to "kick AWOL," or run away. Unwind follows these three across the country as they travel together, split up, and meet again when their destinies cross in a Harvest Camp where they are slated to be unwound.

1. What do you already know about pro-life and pro-choice groups? What do these terms mean? Is it an issue you have thought about? Pro-life is when people believe that everyone has the right to live and pro-choice is believing that things like abortion are okay.
2. What do you know about organ donation?  That people can chose to donate their organs when they die
3. Teenagers to be unwound are sent to Harvest Camps. Can you make a connection between the language used to describe this place, and other places people have been sent historically? Other place people could have been sent are concentration camps in world war
4. What religious connotation does the word 'harvest' evoke? I'm not sure
5. The term "living in a divided state" here is really a euphemism for what? Can you think of other, common euphemisms? Why do people use euphemisms?
6. What is the definition of legal?  your allowed to do it
7. What about ethical? if it is morally right
8. Do you believe that because something is legal, it is also ethical, or morally right? no there are plenty of legal things I do not necessarily think are ethical.
9. Can things that are ethically sound ever be illegal? Provide examples. I don't really know
10. Can you think of examples in history to support your ideas? Provide examples.