Unwind Book Report

In conclusion, Tj went through so much throughout his life and learned a lesson. Even though he was abused by his parent he has learned what not to do when he grow up. Tj also experienced how it felt to be loved in a foster home. I recommend everyone to read this book to learn the value of childhood and learning to appreciate what we have. Even 12 years from now you will be able to remember the lesson "unchained"

In the book Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, one of the main characters, Florian, changes throughout the book due to the challenges he faces that shape him as a character.

In almost all stories, the main character or characters usually have many personal experiences that change their views in one way or another. Three good examples of this are Abuela Invents the Zero ,Little Women ,and Home .One of these stories has one major experience that quickly affects that character's views. Another story includes many small events and moments that in the end affect a certain character's views and habits. The last story shows how previous life experiences turnout to not only not benefit but actually hurt. Notice that there can be many different kinds of situations that have an influence on a character and can change a character for better or for worse.

People change and grow through their experiences and conflicts. For example, just 2 years ago I was a sixth grader. There was a lot more homework than I ever had in my non-accelerated / magnet elementary school. I had to work harder and for longer hours, but as a result, I was much more mature and knowledgeable. I improved my work habits and increased my concentration. In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “First Love”, a 14 year old girl is in love with a high school senior. She does everything she can to try to see him more often. At the end, she thinks she learns the true meaning of love. In Richard Wright’s “The Street”, a boy has to go shopping for food, but he is constantly stopped by a gang who beats him up. At the end, he beats up the gang with a stick his mother gave him because he had to to return home. In both “The Street” by Richard Wright and “First Love” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, the characters start out as shy and naive, but end up as aware and wiser as a result of their respective conflicts.

The author uses the idea of childhood innocence to his advantage through the novel. He is able to show the obvious bad parts of unwinding through various main characters feelings. Connor has feeling of betrayal that serve a way the reader can relate to the character, imposed when he explains his feelings of rejection “from the hearts of those who are supposed to love him” after finding out that he would be unwound. Lev also conveys with the readers his “fury at a universe pretending to be fair and just”. Along with clear faults in the process of unwinding, the author uses the viewpoints of his young characters to explore significant issue in our society. When Connor is being taken to the graveyard, he is forced to consider topics such as unwinding and abortion with three other boys in his crate. WHile they discuss issues regarding unwinding, Shusterman puts an emphasis on the topics that are relevant today. Emby represents the present day pro-life argument, while Connor takes the side of pro-choice, saying that a soul “comes when a baby’s born into the world”. Hayden admits to having started “our own little Heartland War”, connecting the boys’ discussion with the current debate of abortion. The author is not trying to push his beliefs

After turning in Connor and Risa Lev decides to call Pastor Dan: “‘Lev, listen to me. Listen to me carefully. No one else knows that you're gone. As far as anyone knows, you've been tithed, and people don't ask questions about children who are tithed. Do you understand what I'm telling you?’ ‘But... I want to be tithed. I need to be. You have to call my parents and tell them. You have to get me to harvest camp.” (Shusterman 79). This was a major turning point in Lev’s identity because his identity was based on his religion. This was the first time ever that he questioned his religion and identity. Now that the man who told him that it was his honorable fate to be a tithe, doesn’t believe in tithing, causes Lev to rethink his value and his existence. Now Lev has a bigger problem trying to find his new identity. As a result of this dishonesty, Lev begins to get enraged at Pastor Dan, his parents, and his religion. He begins to start going down a very dark path that will lead to killing people and himself. “He holds his hands up before him. He holds his hands up before him. He holds his hands up before

• What are the characters’ emotions, attitudes, and behaviors? What do these indicate to the reader about the character?

Unwind is a book filled with three main characters who are escaping their “fate” of being unwound. Unwinding is a process in which every part of a child between the ages thirteen to eighteen is removed and donated to others in need of a healthy limb or organ. Connor is one of the main characters, he found out that he was going to be unwound because he found a bill his parent’s paid to go to the Bahamas, without him. He decides to rebel against his destiny and runs away from home, encountering some other characters and conflicts along the way.

The last engine of the plan goes out as the crew of the “superman” hurls towards the ground; “Prepare for impact” was a understatement. An american biographical war thriller book, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand describes Louis Zamperini life as he grows up from getting in trouble to becoming one of the most bravest and strongest people to date. In early childhood, Louis Zamperini grew up getting in trouble as much as possible, but as he grew older he became more of a man due to his new love for running. Running became such a passion and talent it brought him to the 1936 Summer olympics; unfortunately he only came in 8th. Louis later got drafted into the army where he became part of the “superman” crew in the United States Air Forces. Through traumatic events, he gets lost at sea and eventually gets captured to be sent to a camp of war. He faces many obstacles following the rest of the

Science fiction is a way for an author to express their concerns in the world while using fiction to bring up controversial ideas. In Unwind , Neal Shusterman is able to incorporate science fiction in a way to not only get his points across but to also make the reader think, and adjust the message to relate to one's own life. Unwind takes place in the future where it is an option for parents to choose to have their child unwound, meaning they would be taken from their family and taken apart. Their body parts would then be given to someone who is sick or injured. The reader is introduced to the main characters: three teenagers who have relatable backgrounds to teenage readers in order to help one connect and feel a part of the story. As readers start learning about these characters, Lev, Connor and Risa, new issues develop which create life or death situations that these adolescence have to deal with alone. While this story is science fictional the plot of these kids struggling to find who they are and what their purpose is, while their parents have given up on them, is something most readers can relate to in one way or another, whether it’s being unsure about the future, having family problems, or being told something can’t be done. In Unwind, the author, Neal Shusterman,

Central to our understanding of “My name is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok, is the dynamics of Asher’s relationship with different minor characters involved. Each minor character such as Yudel Krinsky, Uncle Yitzchok, the Rebbe, and Jacob Kahn each help Asher in a different way allowing the reader to interpret the text more thoroughly. Their guidance to the antagonist creates a vivid image inside the reader’s mind of the type of character and their importance to our understanding of the text. Each minor character listed has a deep impact on the resolution of Asher Lev     

In the novel Unwind by Neal Shusterman, Lev changed over time because in the beginning he is easy going and by the end, he is willing and caring. Lev has many different feelings and thoughts throughout the book. At some times, Lev doesn't think about what he is doing and takes risks. All of the characters change, but Lev changes more. He undergoes a major conformation.

In the story in the first book of the Unwind Dystology Unwind by Neal Shusterman, the character Connor Lassiter perfectly represents the 12 stages of the hero’s journey cycle. The Unwind Dystology is a book series based in a dystopian future where kids from the ages of 13-18 are eligible to be “unwound.” Unwinding is the process where a child's body becomes into a divided state. Their body parts are harvested to be used for other reasons whether it be for an organ transplant or for an amputee. These kids are unwound by the request of the parent who signs an unwind order saying they agree for their child to be in a divided state; when in reality, they are killing their child.

In the beginning, Lev is a devoted tithe. He then soon becomes a very distinct person once he meets Connor and Risa. From the moment he was born he was to be the family’s sacrificed gift to God. His pastor, Pastor Dan, has always strongly expressed that he is a very special child. Lev believes this, never questioning

As the plot progresses and the character is exposed to the conflict, they have an epiphany that ultimately changes his perspectives and persona.