Plot
Where the feed is installed.
What is the brain?
The setting in the exposition
The Moon
The reason Violet’s Feed begin to fail, and the consequences
Violet's Feed starts to malfunction because it was installed later in life and due to her attempts to confuse the Feed's algorithms. The corporations refuse to repair it, leading to her gradual deterioration and death.
“The thing I hate about the Feed is that it’s everywhere” is said by this person
Violet
The novel suggests this about the dangers of technology
Feed suggests that unchecked technology can lead to loss of individual thought, over-reliance on corporations, and a shallow, consumer-driven society.
The effects of Titus and his friends getting hacked.
What is their feeds malfunction, they say "time of calamity," and have to be shut down?
The part(s) that make up the rising action
What is Eden and Utopia?
Titus' parents could be described like this
Titus’ parents are passive and largely unconcerned about the Feed's influence. His father is particularly focused on maintaining a consumer lifestyle.
Titus really means this when he says “It felt like I was the only one who didn’t know how to dance”
This quote reflects Titus’ growing sense of alienation and his awareness that something is wrong with the world around him, even if he can’t fully understand or articulate it.
The theme of environmental decay is presented in Feed this way
The novel hints at environmental destruction through subtle descriptions of a damaged Earth, where nature is dirty, polluted, and often ignored by society in favor of artificial environments.
Titus's reaction to Violet’s condition as her Feed starts to fail.
What is Titus becomes increasingly distant and struggles to deal with the emotional weight of Violet’s failing health, ultimately withdrawing from her?
The part of the conflict that isn't revealed to the reader at first.
What is Violet's feed being broken?
Violet’s father is against the Feed because he sees it as a tool of oppression and manipulation. This influences Violet’s skepticism of the system, though their relationship becomes strained as her condition worsens.
“We are taught not to care” is spoken by this person and it reflects this idea.
Violet. This line reflects her frustration with how people are conditioned to be apathetic by the Feed and society.
Anderson critiques the role of corporations in society through Feed this way
Anderson critiques the power of corporations by showing how they manipulate desires, control information, and value profits over human life, as seen with Violet’s rejection for medical help.
Environmental decay presented in Feed, and what this suggest about society’s priorities.
What is environmental decay is subtly referenced throughout the novel, with Earth being polluted and damaged, yet ignored by the population in favour of artificial, commercialized environments?
What is that society prioritizes consumption and entertainment over the well-being of the planet?
The shortest section of the book.
What is the resolution?
The identity of smell factor, and his roll in the novel.
Smell Factor is Titus’ younger brother. He represents the younger generation that has grown up completely immersed in the Feed and consumer culture.
The quote “It’s like a squid in love with the sky” represent this
This quote reflects Titus’ inability to fully grasp Violet’s complex feelings or the broader consequences of the Feed. It's a metaphor for something impossible or illogical, highlighting his confusion.
The novel says this about conformity and individuality
The novel portrays a society where conformity is encouraged through the Feed’s constant advertisements and consumer culture. Individuality, as seen with Violet, is difficult and ultimately punished.
The overall message that M.T. Anderson is trying to convey through Feed.
What is Anderson’s warning about the dangers of unchecked technology, consumerism, and corporate control. The novel critiques how reliance on technology can erode individuality, critical thinking, and human connection, leading to a shallow and dystopian society?
The climax if Violet's feed not getting fixed is part of the rising action.
What is Titus breaking up with Violet?
Calista represents this about Titus' culture and society.
Calista is obsessed with trends and appearance, often using the Feed to stay updated on the latest fashion and gossip. She represents the lack of depth and critical thinking in their society.
The quote “They keep making everything more basic, so it’s harder to explain anything” means this
This quote criticises the dumbing down of society through the Feed, where language, thought, and communication are simplified to the point where deeper meaning and critical thinking become almost impossible.
Feed reflects these concerns about modern-day surveillance and data privacy
The novel mirrors concerns about surveillance by showing how the Feed constantly tracks individuals' data and preferences, predicting their behavior and influencing their choices without their full awareness.