Themes
What is the theme behind the clones wanting to find their “possibles”?
IDENTITY
What do the clones hope to learn from finding their “possibles”?
THEIR FUTURE
A grumpy old guy takes care of the cottages and complains about the mess.
KEFFERS
What theme is shown when Ruth tries to act like the veterans to seem more mature?
BEING YOURSELF AND FITTING IN? (A Bildungsroman!)
What object gave Ruth the idea for her dream future?
MAGAZINE AD
Two older students that claim they saw someone who looks like Ruth’s “possible”.
CHRISSIE AND RODNEY
What theme is explored when the clones realize their dreams of a better future might not be real? Explain answer.
HOPE AND REALITY
What does Ruth throw away because she thinks it doesn’t matter anymore? Explain answer?
HER COLLECTED OBJECTS
This person left behind a ton of magazines that Kathy finds later
STEVE
What theme is shown when the other clones think Hailsham students have special privileges? Explain answer.
SOCIAL STATUS AND PRIVILEGE
Why do Chrissie and Rodney want to spend time with Ruth, Kathy, and Tommy? Explain answer.
THEY BELIEVE HAILSHAM STUDENTS ARE DIFFERENT
Ruth gets excited because she thinks this person might be her “possible”.
THE OFFICE WORKER