1. Unwind Study Guide Notes
The unraveling begins here…

2. Themes Choices in the face of adversity Survival
Power/Influence of Government
The belief of a majority is more important than the beliefs of the minority
Abandonment/Loneliness

3. Settings and Moods Tithing Party I-95 Forest School Antique Shop
Cargo Crates/Plane
Graveyard
Happy Jack Harvest Camp

4. Symbols The Bill of Life Cargo Crates CyFi’s Briefcase
Represents the desperation and willingness of society to debase human life under the guise of protecting the sanctity of it
Cargo Crates
Represents the death of the Unwinds’ old lives and the possibility of a new life somewhere else
CyFi’s Briefcase
Represents the light in Lev that has been hidden and buried by the darkness quickly overwhelming his life

5. P.o.V and Characterization
Unwind is told in 3rd person
List at least 5 character traits (physical and/or emotional) for the following characters: Connor, Risa Lev

6. Character Types Dynamic character(s) Static character(s)
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Static character(s)
Flat character(s)
Round character(s)
Foil(s)

7. Plot Introduction Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
Setting, Characters, Conflict
Rising Action
5-7 Big Moments
Climax
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Falling Action
2-3 Big Moments
Resolution

8. Literary Elements Foreshadowing Suspense Irony Allusion
Each title for the different parts gave hints at what would be happening in the story
Suspense
Staggered/Shortened sentences
Telling of story through various perspectives (continuous/intentional dragging of the plot
Irony
Bill of Life (meant to protect but it “kills”)
Unwinds receiving unwound parts
Allusion
Slavery & Underground Railroad (Sonia)