Emily's+questions

= Emily's Questions = = = =1-5: Do you think Amari's fate could have been avoided? Why?= -No, because the soldiers would have found her even though she tried to escape. =1-5: How will Amari continue to live without her family?= -I think that since Amari is a hopeful and independent girl, she can look after herself and keep living despite the horrors that may come upon her. =5-11: Do you think Afi is a blessing or a curse to Amari? Why?= -Amari seems to think, at times, that Afi is cruel by telling her the horrible truth about the life ahead of her. But at other times, Amari relies on Afi to comfort her and act as a motherly figure to her. I think that Afi is a blessing for Amari, since she is wise and comforting. Amari would not have been as strong if she didnt have Afi to help lead the way. =5-11: Why do you think Bill (the redhead sailor) is being so nice to Amari?= -I think that he probably took pity upon Amari and maybe felt her pain a bit. He sympathized for her and eased her pain. =  11-16: Why do you think Amari told Teenie in her own language?= -Because it is a way to re-connect to her old ways (which Amari probably misses terribly), and by doing this, she can revisit her old life back in Africa.

=11-16: Do you think Amari and Polly will form a friendship later on?= -Yes, because the POV switches indicate that these are the two main characters and they will most likley join up and tell a whole new story.

=16-20: Why does Clay want Amari to like him so much?= -Clay is very self-centered and wants others to take a liking toward him. He is probably just doing that because of his egotism.

=16-20: Why does the author keep mentioning back to "the copper sun"? Does it symbolize anything?= -I think the copper sun symbolizes hope, which is the overall theme of the book. The image of a rising or setting sun is a link back to the aspect of hope throughout the book.

=20-33: Why would Clay use Tidbit for gator bait?= -I think Clay is doing that because he wants to get entertainment out of others' pain. He doesnt think slaves have feelings and can be treated like an animal, or anything less than a human being.

=20-33: If Amari could, would she stand up against the cruel treatment of slaves?= -Througout the book, Amari has been always very reserved. But she would definitley stand up against this horrible treatment because of what she has witnessed and felt herself.

=Discussion Questions for the End:=