Characterization
Who said "What if you miss?"
Dani
Which symbol in the book represents the cycle of violence?
The gun
What is the exposition of Long Way Down?
Shawn is shot
What is Ms. Le's sister's name?
Michelle
Who is the main character of Long Way Down
Will
This man was like an older brother to Shawn, the first to appear in the elevator with Will on his way down to the lobby.
Buck
What symbol does the following phrase represent? "Crammed in this stupid steel box, this vertical coffin."
Elevator
What movie did Ms. Le see on their birthday?
FNAF 2
What are the rules?
No crying
No snitching
Get Revenge... Always
This person is who Will claims "had to be" Shawn's killer because he needed someone to blame and get revenge on.
Riggs
What does the "L" button mean to Will and Shawn?
"L" stands for loser
Next class, we will watch spirited away or The Little prince.
Next class, we will watch Spirited Away or The Little Prince.
How many years has Ms. Le been teaching?
This is Ms. Le's first year :)
Why was Shawn killed?
Revenge for killing Frick
In Long Way Down, how does Will’s reaction to seeing his brother Shawn’s ghost reveal his internal conflict?
Emotions are torn between "what to do," and "how to feel."
When Will compares carrying Shawn’s gun to “carrying the weight of the world,” what deeper meaning is suggested?
The gun symbolizes the burden of revenge and expectation
riggs is a part of the dark suns.
Riggs is a part of the Dark Suns.
What university did Ms. Le go to?
Hollins University
This is the character who tells Shawn who was responsible for killing Buck because he witnessed it when he was around shooting hoops and "trying to fly."
Tony
Shawn and Will's Father get revenge. Why do they do this?
To follow the rules.
What is the last question in the book, and what does it signify?
It's a question about whether Will will break the cycle of revenge.
What is the resolution of Long Way Down?
Will leaves the elevator. We do not know if he gets revenge or not.
Sagittarius
What is the meaning behind the title Long Way Down in relation to the narrative structure?
It reflects Will's emotional journey down a path that could lead him directly into the cycle of violence