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Holly Jackson

Five Survive

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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How does the structure of the novel—i.e., the way time is used to break up the novel into eight sections—affect the experience of reading the novel? How does this structure create pacing, suspense, tone, and atmosphere?

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Why do Maddy, Simon, and Reyna stay silent about Arthur’s involvement in the active shooter scene or not reveal who he is to the police?

3.

Based on textual evidence, predict how Red will respond to Arthur’s letter. Is reuniting with him compatible with her character growth? Why or why not?

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