Introduction to the theme
What is the definition of the theme secrets and lies
Secrets and lies means that this story is full of unknown aspects, and you can never know what is true. This theme adds suspense and life to the story because you are solving the story along with the main character.
How does Elizabeth's relationship with the fisherman help Sade.
Her discovery of who they are and what they do is important to the story, as she helps Sade expose The Fishermen’s identity.
How does this book connect to teen life?
Teens usually prefer online communication. Many feel safer sharing problems on social media than in person, because they are afraid of judgment.
How can the theme secrets and lies be connected to the real world
How do the online forums help continue the story
The online forums that Elizabeth goes on reveals that Jude ripley has targeted girls before ANA,.
How does this novel connect to current events in the news?
Many teens suffer in silence, afraid of being judged or ignored. But burying trauma only makes things worse (
How does the theme secrets and lies affect the protagonist
Protagonists don’t know who to trust and are forced to change their perspective to complete their goal
Why does Elizabeth need to seek the truth about the fisherman
Elizabeth's memory of what Jude Ripley has done to her and her trauma of the accident
Why should people care about this issue
We should care because this isn’t just fiction, it’s reality. When schools and online spaces hide the truth, predators keep hurting kids while victims are silenced.