Essay Topic 1
Who is Ellie? What do you learn about Ellie from the story? What kind of character is she? What are her strengths and weaknesses? Is she believable? Likeable? Give examples to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Why is the story written in first person? Who is the person writing the story? Are there facts about the character revealed through the writing that are not necessarily revealed through actions? (For example, thoughts, fears, or hopes that character expresses only to herself.) Was first person the best option for this story? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Who is Fi? How is she similar to Ellie? How is she different? What is Fi's role in the story? What are her strengths and weaknesses? What information is revealed about Fi's family prior to the war?
Essay Topic 4
Describe the "tip." What is it? What are Ellie's memories of it...
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