Citra
Terranova
Who does Rowan help at his school?
Kohl Whitlock.
What color are Faraday's robes?
Ivory.
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
"You are both made of the highest moral fiber."
Direct
Name one theme of Scythe
Life and death
Morality and Choice
The cost of fame
Justice
Compassion
Stagnation
What is Citra's motivation for becoming a Scythe's apprentice?
Her family.
Who is Rowan's best friend and his friend's favorite hobby?
Tyger and splatting.
Who does Faraday glean when visiting Citra's home?
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
"Rowan didn't want to go in there. But he went in anyway, closing the door behind him."
Indirect characterization
Curie's journal entries about the differences between life in the age of mortality compared to life in the modern age is an example of what theme?
Stagnation
What does she do with the knife Faraday gives her during their first meeting?
Throws it in the trash.
What does Rowan say he fears the most?
Nothing.
What task does he give Citra?
1) Cleaning all of his weapons.
(Also acceptable: serving him a glass of warm milk every night).
What does this indirect characterization tell you about the character?
"Rowan placed a protective shoulder in front of Citra."
He cares about her and is more concerned with her safety than his.
Or
He is gallant.
When Scythe Faraday reminds Citra that crying about gleaning makes scythes human is an example of what theme?
Compassion or life and death
What was the worst thing Citra claimed to have done?
Tripped a girl down the stairs and broken her neck.
What is Rowan's motivation for lying during his test?
Camaraderie with Citra so she wouldn't have to face punishment alone.
Why does he let Citra go to the wedding?
To get her used to feeling the isolation of being a Scythe.
What does this indirect characterization tell you about the character?
"Citra still wanted to punch Rowan, but now for an entirely different reason."
Citra is frustrated by Rowan's behavior, even if it is with good intentions.
Rowan tries to play basketball with other kids but they treat him differently because he's a Scythe apprentice, what is theme is this an example of?
The cost of fame.
What event changed Citra's perspective on Rowan?
Watching him comfort the man he chose for Faraday to glean.
What is Rowan's motivation for becoming a scythe?
1) He is empathetic and thinks he is suited for the job.
2) He knows what it is like to be a Scythe already.
3) The art of the age of mortality and trying to bring some emotion back into their world.
Why does he make Rowan select a person for gleaning?
To help him understand how hard selecting will always feel.
What does this indirect characterization tell you about the character?
"I attend all the funerals of those I glean...it is called human decency."
Faraday believes honoring the dead it part of being a Scythe.
Scythe Faraday mentions to Citra and Rowan there is a bad way to be a Scythe. This is an example of what theme?
Morality and choice.