10th Grade CP Summer Reading
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Part I: Characterization of Louie: Select five pieces of textual evidence from Part I that Hillenbrand uses to give the reader a clear understanding of Louie Zamperini. *You will need this information for the final section of the assignment.
Textual Evidence (use MLA format)
What does this reveal about Louie?
“From the moment he could walk, Louie could not bear to be corralled.”
(Hillenbrand 5)
Louie had an undaunted spirit.
“In childhood of artful dodging, Louie made more than just mischief. He shaped who he would be in manhood.”
(Hillenbrand 7)
It reveals that Louie is trying hard to become a better person and excel in life.
“When Pete learned what happened, he headed straight
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to the principal's office [and told the principal] If Louie was recognized for doing something right . . . he would turn his life around.” (Hillenbrand 13) His brother knew his talents and created an opportunity for Louie to succeed, but he was not ready. “He remembered the money in his father’s hand, the fear in his mother’s eyes as she offered him a sandwich . . . he stood up and headed home.” (Hillenbrand 15) Now Louie was ready to succeed because he knew his parent cared about him, and he was confident in himself. “Louie dismissed the warning . . . He was wrong . . . He burst through . . . easily won.” (HIllenbrand 41) Louie transformed into a moral person and has just run the fastest NCAA mile in History. Louie was preparing himself for the OLympics. Part II: The Power of Imagery: Select one passage from Part II that highlights the importance of imagery in storytelling. Be sure to choose a quality passage. Passage (use MLA format) How did Hillenbrand’s use of imagery impact the storytelling? “And then, shattering. The sky became a fury of color, sound, and motion. Flak hissed up, trailing streamers of smoke over the planes, then burst into black puffs, sparkling with shrapnel. Metal flew everywhere, streaking up from below and raining down from above.With the bombsight in control, Phil could do nothing.” (HIllenbrand 94) The men were scared to death they had never interacted with a zero. They were told to bomb at 8,000 feet and had never bombed that low before. Part III: Hillenbrand’s choice to include the thoughts and actions of the family Select three pieces of textual evidence from Part III that reveals the struggle of the family members of Louie and his fellow POWs. Textual Evidence (use MLA format) “Sylvia became hysterical, sobbing so loudly that her neighbor ran to her.” (Hillenbrand 138) “Anthony Zamperini remained stoic. Louise cried and prayed . . . somewhere in those jagged days, a fierce conviction came over Louise. She was absolutely certain her son was alive.” (Hillenbrand 139) “ I had told Al several times before to always do his best as he knew how to do it,” Phil’s father once wrote, “and when things get beyond his skill and ability to ask the Lord to step in and help out.” (Hillenbrand 147) Thinking Question: Why do you think Hillenbrand chose to include the thoughts and actions of the family members? Remember to include a topic sentence and support. Thinking Question Response: The purpose of nonfiction literature is to allow me to interact with the story of life. A textbook supplies dates and times, but it does not grab my feelings and attention. When I read the family’s feelings I can relate to the facts. History becomes a story that I want to read. Part IV: Survival “Without dignity, identity is erased” (189). “Though the captives’ resistance was dangerous, through such acts, dignity was preserved, and through dignity, life itself” (212). “They were soldiers again” (249). Thinking Question: The horror and brutality Louie and his fellow POWs faced is incomprehensible. Yet, Louie and many others survive. Read the quotes above. Why are these pieces of textual evidence essential to understanding the will to survive the unimaginable? Remember to include a topic sentence and support. Thinking Question Response: The three quotations demonstrate that dignity and personal worth were important to the POWs who had the will to survive. They believed in themselves and risked their lives trying to stay physically and mentally alert. Each one was emboldened by the fact that he had nothing to lose, because he would probably be killed. Therefore the plotted together to survive the unimaginable and outwit the enemy. No longer were they prisoners of war but soldiers working together to defeat the enemy. Part V: Let God into Your Life Use four pieces of textual evidence to highlight the power of Louie’s conversion on his ability to finally know “the war was over” (386).
Textual Evidence (use MLA format)
Why is this event significant?
1. “Nobody leaving,” said Graham. “You can leave while I’m preaching but not now . . . Every head bowed, every eye closed.” He asked the faithful to come forward. Louie pushed past the congregants in his row, charging for the exit . . . As he reached the aisle, he stopped . . . A memory . . . It was a promise thrown at heaven . . . If you will save me, I will save you forever.”
(Hillenbrand 375)
It proved that Louie needed to become closer to God because God saved him and watched over him throughout his journey.
2. “When they entered the apartment, Louie went straight to his cache of liquor. It was the time of night when the need usually took hold of him, but for the first time in years, Louie had no desire to drink.”
(Hillenbrand 376)
It made Louie realize how much God loves him and wants the best for him.
3. “In the first years after the war, a journey back to Japan had been Louie’s obsession, the path to murdering the man who had ruined him. But the thoughts of murder no longer had a home in him. He had come here not to avenge himself but to answer a
question.” (Hillenbrand 377) Louie had forgiven the Bird because it made him into the strong and caring person. 4. “That night, the sense of shame and powerlessness that had driven his need to hate the Bird had vanished. The Bird was no longer his monster. He was only a man.” (Hillenbrand 379) Even though the Bird was mean it made Louie into a stronger/better person. Thinking Question: How did this conversion save Louie, letting him know “the war was over” (386)? Remember to include a topic sentence and support. Thinking Question Response: The conversion saved Louie when he became closer to the Lord. It made him realize that when the Bird was harsh to Louie it just made him a stronger person. He knew the war was over when he forgave the Bird and the bird began to be nicer to Louie. Louie turned into a very giving person because of the Bird. He opened the Victory Boys Camp to help juvenile delinquents got awards, places named after him, and Olympic torches in 5 games. Final: We Read Because We Care What Happens to Him Final Question: Look back at your description of Louie in Part I. Based on what you learned about Louie in this portion of the biography, do you see Louie as a dynamic character or do you think he had the fortitude inside him all along? ? Remember to include a topic sentence and support. Final Question Response: Based on what I learned about Louie in this biography, I think he had fortitude inside him all along. Even though he was a POW he was strong, courageous, and never gave up which helped him to stay alive. If he did not believe in himself or have courage he probably would have ended up like Mac . . . DEAD.
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