47 pages 1 hour read

Tim Green

Unstoppable

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012

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Essay Topics

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Analyze the various ways in which Harrison’s experiences at the Constables’ farm shape his inner emotional landscape and enhance his resilience. Using at least three examples from the text, explain how this early trauma both hinders Harrison and gives him a unique perspective on the harsher aspects of life.

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Compare and contrast Coach Kelly with Major Bauer. While both characters act as mentors, how do their individual approaches to mentorship differ even as they work to enhance Harrison’s development both on and off the football field?

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Discuss the role of football in Unstoppable as a symbol of hope, freedom, and transformation. Using at least three specific examples, analyze the ways in which Green creates a sense of this connection throughout the text.