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The End is Near
Posted by on 3/27/2015 8:29:00 AMAs we near the conclusion of Messenger by Lois Lowry there are still many unanswered questions. What events, characters, or other aspects of the book do you have questions about or would like to know more about? -
Messenger
Posted by on 3/24/2015 2:27:00 PMOne of the most puzzling things about Messenger by Lois Lowry is "Forest". Forest seems to have a collective consciousness and is able to act on its own impulses . Why has Forrest grown gradually more and more malevolent? Why is it turning against human's? What are your ideas on the symbolic nature of Forest? -
What is going on in Forest?
Posted by on 3/24/2015 1:37:00 PMOne of the strangest elements of the novel Messenger is the way "Forest" is described. Forest seemingly has a collective consciousness, a mind of its own, and is able to act on its own impulses. Why has Forest become increasingly malevolent? Why has it turned against humans? What are your ideas about the symbolic nature of Forest.