Thursday, 7 November 2013

Themes and issues

In the novel there a few themes and topics the book is exploring

1:  the main story line is obviously the invasion. Since the invasion the gang has taken part is some guerrilla activity such as blowing up three soldiers and barging through town in a bulldozer but have mainly kept to their business undercover and undetected. The gang have now fled the town back to hell where they will seek refuge for a while

2: the hermit from hell. Throughout the novel information about the hermit from hell has been revealed. He is notorious for being a double murderer, killing his own wife and children then fleeing to hell to hide. It is then revealed there was a bush fire it is unknown whether the hermit actually humainly put his wife and children out of their misery who were badly burned and lacking all chance of survival, or do you think the hermit murdered them and lit the fire to cover up the crime and provide a credible allybuy? Do you think the hermit murdered his wife and child or had to free them from their suffering?

3: romance. Ellie has so far had confusing feelings towards both Homer and Lee and is undecided on her opinion towards them both however Homer likes Fi as Fi likes Homer but does that make Ellie obligated to commit to Lee? 

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