Tomorrow, When The War Began (chapter 12)

21/08/18


1) “They say teenagers can sleep all day”. Is this true? Do you agree? Does Ellie still see herself as a typical teenager?

* Yes, it is. Yes because that is the lazy kind of lifestyle she can relate to.

2) Ellie’s dream at the beginning of the chapter is rather nonsensical, as dreams are wont to be. Is there any meaning to it? Try and explain what Ellie’s subconscious could be thinking about: why is her dad cooking for the whole town? Why did Father Cronin ignore Ellie’s greeting? Why was Corrie 8 years old again? Why were they sailing off on a boat? Why was Lee undressing?

Her dad cooking for the village may represent that her dad is taking care of the people that may be locked up with him.
Father Cronin ignored her because she did something sinful.
They sailed off on the boat away from all that's happening

*Maybe Ellie is thinking about the times she was young and only understood so little. Maybe she mistook her village with family and Father Cronin was just her imagination. She is remembering when she was able to do things without worry. Her dream was a build up for her to know her feelings for Lee which is why he was in her dream undressed.

3) Why is it so terrible that Chris falls asleep while on sentry duty? How does Ellie react? Why do you think she reacts this way? How does she feel about her reaction later?

* They don't know when someone comes to the show like one of the soldiers, then they will be in trouble. She reacted by screaming and getting angry at Chris. She reacted this way because she worries about her friends and everyone there. She felt bad since she said a lot of bad things to him which can make him feel bad.

4) Back in Hell, Ellie’s dreams are far more ominous. Explain why Ellie is dreaming of her fears.

*Since she actually felt peace at heart there was still something that could happen if they don't do anything about the soldiers and the invaders.