Unwind - Part 4

 Part 4

1. This section opens with Lev in a pawnbroker's. What does this tell you about how his character is changing? Lev starts to change and become more violent because he’s now fighting for his life and doing what he needs to do in order to not get caught. 

2. While being transported to possible safety, some of the kids on the run wonder, "Would it be better to die or be unwound?" If given the choice, which would you choose? Why? This response requires more than one or two sentences! Put forward at least three reasons why you think what you do. I would rather be unwound even though you have a chance to die you also have a chance to live and try escape. If you escape you have a chance to live a better life. Even when they use your body parts and give it to someone else it can be a good thing because it can be put to good use. 

3. Another question the kids in the book discuss is, "If every part of you is still alive but inside someone else, are you alive or are you dead?" They also wonder if consciousness can exist even if it's spread out, and if the soul remains intact. What do you think? Read Thomas Hobbes' Ship of Theseus puzzle to help you make a decision. Be sure to reference it in your answer!
4. I think that your body parts are alive but mentally you're dead. 
5. http://metaphysicist.com/puzzles/ship_theseus/ 

6. This section of the novel sees Lev and Cy-Fi finally make it to Joplin. As they get closer, Cy-Fi's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. What are some of the things he does, or things he likes, that are not his own behaviours or memories? Cy-Fi knows that Tyler's favourite ice cream flavour is pumpkin but Cy-Fi doesn’t. Also when they’re walking through the streets Cy-Fi acts like he knows the place and where his house is. 

7. What was Cy-Ty hiding in his backyard? Pg 185-194 

He had a briefcase full of jewelry inside.

8. The section ends with Cy-Ty reaching his destination. What do you think of his parents' behaviour? What does Lev's support show you about his character? 

Lev shows support by sticking up for Cy-Ty by becoming more violent. His parents were confused and scared because they thought that Cyrus/ Tyler would hurt them.