45 pages • 1 hour read
John ChristopherThe White Mountains
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1967A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Consider the novel’s presentation of human civilization prior to the Tripods’ arrival. Does it romanticize the past or approach it with objectivity? Be sure to analyze specific examples.
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Is there an inherent trade-off between freedom and security, or is it possible to obtain both? Draw on examples from the text to support your analysis.
3.
How does Beanpole’s joining the group of travelers impact the relationship between Henry and Will? What does this reveal about competing tendencies toward friendship and rivalry?
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