Unstoppable

Compare and contrast Coach Kelly with Major Bauer. While both characters act as mentors, how do their individual approaches to mentorship differ even as they work to enhance Harrison’s development both on and off the football field?

Discuss the role of football in Unstoppable as a symbol of hope, freedom, and transformation. Using at least three specific examples, analyze the ways in which Green creates a sense of this connection throughout the text.

Reflect on the role of sports, particularly football, in shaping the lives of young individuals in the novel. How does this pattern mirror the cultural significance of sports in American society?

Analyze the portrayal of Harrison’s journey after his amputation. How does the novel address themes of disability, identity, and self-acceptance?

Investigate the contrast between Harrison’s life at the Constables’ farm and his life with the Kellys. How do these contrasting environments affect Harrison’s emotional and psychological growth? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Examine Harrison’s multiple transformations throughout the novel. How does he evolve from a victim of his circumstances to a protagonist who takes control of his life?

Consider the role of legal elements in the novel, especially in the context of Harrison’s life with the Constables and the involvement of Jennifer Kelly. How does the novel navigate the intersection of law and morality?

Analyze Green’s use of literary devices such as symbolism, metaphors, and imagery. How do these devices enhance the storytelling and themes in Unstoppable?