Problem
A. How would you describe the narrator? Underline the best choice(s) and explain your answer if necessary:
a. First Person (I, me, we)
b. Third-Person Close (he, him, she, her, they; seems to know quite a lot about one or two characters)
c. Third-Person Omniscient (he, him, she, her, they; seems to know about the whole world)
B. Describe the narrator's tone.
C. How is Robin described in the article?
D. Why did Robin leave the house that day?
E. Who are the Nethers?
F. How does the article describe Robin's relationship with his mom and dad?
G. How is Don Ever described in the article?
H. Who is Allen? What is Eber's relationship to Allen? Why is their relationship significant to the story?
I. Why does Robin and Eber try to save each other?
J. Why does Eber try to end his life? Why does he regret that decision?
K. How does the article describe Eber's relationship with his wife?
L. What do you think this story says about love?
M. What do you think this story says about interdependence and help?
N. Any thoughts/opinions on the article?