Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- What does this book suggest about the contributions of Native Americans to the U.S.'s recent history?
- What are some of the conflicts between Navajo and Anglo culture that the book depicts? Does Code Talker suggest that these conflicts can be reconciled? If so, how?
- Navajo culture places a lot of emphasis on oral storytelling, since the Navajo language isn't a written language. How does Chester's memoir reflect aspects of oral storytelling?
- How was World War II not only a battle over territory, but also a battle over communication?
- Could the Americans have won the war against the Japanese in the Pacific without the code talkers?
- In what ways does the war continue for Chester after his return to America from the Pacific?
- What role does family play in this book? What does Chester gain from his family?
- Why does this book start in medias res?