This question asks about your work in your reading role. You may use your novel to help you answer the question.
Think about the work you completed in your reading role. Determine the ideas that would be most worthy to share in a literary discussion about Journey to Topaz. Provide an explanation for your choices. How did the role you selected and the work you completed help you understand more about the text? Support your response with at least two pieces of evidence from the novel.
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"Determine the ideas that would be most worthy to share in a literary discussion about Journey to Topaz."
Choose some ideas from the book that would be good to discuss with other students who have also read this book. Here are some possible examples:
~ Analyze the main character (protagonist). Did he/she change from the beginning of the book to the end? What happened that made the character change?
~ Analyze the setting. Does the story occur in a time and place that's familiar to you? Or does it occur in a very different time and place and therefore is very interesting to you? Why?
~ Analyze the antagonist (villain). What did he/she do that made you not like him/her? Did he/she win in the end? Or did he/she lose? Why do you think that happened.
What else can you think of?
Certainly! This question is asking you to think about the ideas or themes that stand out to you in the novel "Journey to Topaz" and explain why they are important to discuss in a literary discussion.
To determine the ideas that would be most worthy to share, you should start by analyzing the novel and identifying the main themes, messages, or issues that it explores. Consider what the author might be trying to convey through the story and characters.
One possible idea to discuss in a literary discussion about "Journey to Topaz" is the theme of identity and belonging. The novel follows a Japanese-American family as they are forced into an internment camp during World War II. Through their experiences, the novel explores the challenges of maintaining a sense of identity and belonging when faced with discrimination and displacement.
An example of evidence from the novel that supports this theme is when the protagonist, Yuki, is torn between her Japanese heritage and her desire to fit in with American culture. Another piece of evidence could be the strained relationships between the characters as they struggle to navigate their new reality and maintain their sense of self.
Another idea that could be worth discussing is the theme of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Despite the difficult circumstances, the characters in the novel find ways to cope, support each other, and maintain hope for a better future.
An example of evidence from the novel that supports this theme is the acts of kindness and solidarity among the characters, even in the internment camp. Another piece of evidence could be the unwavering determination of the characters to persevere and make the best of their situation.
By selecting these ideas for a literary discussion, you will be able to engage in a meaningful conversation about the important themes explored in "Journey to Topaz" and provide evidence from the novel to support your points.