Wat Essay
Cover the Entire Book. Make an entry every 20-30 Pages. 10 Entries minimum are required.
Title: Ship Breaker
Author: Paolo Bacigalupi
Due:
1. Pages 1 to 30
Create a simple image of an important scene from this section.
Date_____
2. Pages 31 to 60
What problems do the characters have?
Internal Conflicts?
External Conflicts?
Date_____
Nailer, the protagonist, has fallen deep within an oil tank. He tries to call for help but is left unanswered. He assumes that his best friend, Pima, will come to his rescue 'cause she's always been there for him. Nailer is faced with the harsh reality that he is alone and needs to get out alone. This sort of conflict could be perceived as a little of both, internally and externally.
3. Pages 60 to 90
Make two predictions about what will happen next.What strategies could the characters use? What complications could come up?
Date_____
1. Nailer is faced with a sophisticated situation where he has to make a choice between this or that. That's one prediction. Complication like this could arise such as; Nailer having to choose between Pima and Pima's mother or some sort.
2. Nailer doesn't meet the daily quota of finding enough copper wiring and is trying to fight for his survival, hoping to live to see another day. Strategy that could be used for this is stealing from others. The end justifies the means, right?
4. Pages 61 to 100
Copy one important sentence from this section. Cite its page number and explain why you chose it.
Date_____
"Nailer looked back at his father, conflicted emotions warring within him" (page 64)
This sentence was chosen primarily because of its depth and how it states Nailer's conflict with his father. This sentence comes from the scene where the terrible storm is moving in and Nailer is deciding whether or not to rescue his abusive father. If you have read up to this point and try to place yourself in Nailer's position,
Title: Ship Breaker
Author: Paolo Bacigalupi
Due:
1. Pages 1 to 30
Create a simple image of an important scene from this section.
Date_____
2. Pages 31 to 60
What problems do the characters have?
Internal Conflicts?
External Conflicts?
Date_____
Nailer, the protagonist, has fallen deep within an oil tank. He tries to call for help but is left unanswered. He assumes that his best friend, Pima, will come to his rescue 'cause she's always been there for him. Nailer is faced with the harsh reality that he is alone and needs to get out alone. This sort of conflict could be perceived as a little of both, internally and externally.
3. Pages 60 to 90
Make two predictions about what will happen next.What strategies could the characters use? What complications could come up?
Date_____
1. Nailer is faced with a sophisticated situation where he has to make a choice between this or that. That's one prediction. Complication like this could arise such as; Nailer having to choose between Pima and Pima's mother or some sort.
2. Nailer doesn't meet the daily quota of finding enough copper wiring and is trying to fight for his survival, hoping to live to see another day. Strategy that could be used for this is stealing from others. The end justifies the means, right?
4. Pages 61 to 100
Copy one important sentence from this section. Cite its page number and explain why you chose it.
Date_____
"Nailer looked back at his father, conflicted emotions warring within him" (page 64)
This sentence was chosen primarily because of its depth and how it states Nailer's conflict with his father. This sentence comes from the scene where the terrible storm is moving in and Nailer is deciding whether or not to rescue his abusive father. If you have read up to this point and try to place yourself in Nailer's position,