59 pages 1 hour read

Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

Nonfiction | Biography | YA | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

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How does Louie’s faith evolve through the story? Use literary elements as you discuss and analyze its development throughout the text.

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What role does hope play in the story? Discuss the idea in terms of Louie’s experience, but also the experiences of his family back home.

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Despite the text exploring issues of war, torture, and despair, the book’s tone throughout is one of strength, resilience, and hope. How does the narrative maintain this tone? Discuss specific examples of techniques and literary elements in the text that accomplish this.

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