Poor Alex is scared. His family was kidnapped in the middle of the night; his favorite uncle met a similar fate; and to top things off, he's stuck in an unfamiliar city without a dollar to his name. Although there are no spooky ghouls or zombie hordes in The Wild Children, you'll be quaking in your boots just the same as Alex struggles to survive the mean streets of Moscow. Think that The Hunger Gamesgets intense? Just wait until you feast your eyes on The Wild Children.
Questions About Fear
- Why is Alex so frightened of soldiers?
- How does fear affect Alex's decision-making? Work with specific examples for your answer.
- What is Alex most afraid of? Why this in particular? How can you tell?
- Would you be frightened if you were in Alex's shoes? Explain your answer.
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Although Alex lets fear guide his decision-making at first, he eventually manages to control his terror and make wise choices.
Alex is frightened by Soviet soldiers because they represent the Soviet government's abuse of power over its citizens.