Soon the girl who you once were will wither into memory. In “Formidable,” Scythe Faraday tells Scythe Marie Curie, “‘It takes time, Susan. In “The First Swing,” we learn “it was their choice to let us choose / all those years ago.” Who are the “they” that this phrase refers to? Why was that choice made? What would have been the alternative? Why do you think these socially sanctioned killers are called scythes, and not reapers? What makes handing over this responsibility seem problematic?ħ. “The First Swing” opens with these words: “Slicing through the air with effortless aplomb, / the moment you take your first swing, / you wield your axe / like you are a master in the art of gleaning.” Through these poetic words in the introductory poem, readers immediately learn that much of the Scythedom isn’t always as it seems. In your opinion, what does it mean to be “unsavory”? Given what you learn in Gleanings, are there any benefits to this distinction? How does the Thunderhead prevent unsavories from creating real damage in the world?ĥ. In this futuristic world, how is “gleaning” not seen as killing or murder? Why does this society believe it is not socially or morally correct to call it such? Do you agree? How does the role of the scythe fit into that complex system?Ĥ. How does knowing that some scythes enjoy their gleaning immensely make you feel? In what ways is that in stark contrast to the work of scythes like Scythe Curie and Scythe Faraday?ģ. Considering what you know about it, does it seem that the Thunderhead is an ideal candidate to share what unfolds throughout the book? Why or why not? What are the benefits of getting an outside perspective rather than a first-person account from each of the scythes whose stories are shared?Ģ. In Gleanings, readers learn that the Thunderhead participates in some of the narration of the scythe stories. The following questions may be utilized throughout the study of Gleanings as targeted questions for discussion and reflection, or alternatively, they can be used as reflective writing prompts.ġ. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes, and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman-returns to the Arc of a Scythe world throughout the time line of the series. Neal Shusterman-along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. The New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series continues with thrilling stories that span the time line. Yet restrains us from being one with them. Our duty to remind the immortal of mortality.Īnd leaves us with wounds that will never heal. The awed, terrified, relieved spectators That those you revere are merely servants It will be years until you come to know the truth: You carry yourself as balanced and poised as a performer They cannot imagine what your next move will be. Like you are a master in the art of gleaning. Slicing through the air with effortless aplomb, Gleanings shows just how expansive, terrifying, and thrilling the world that began with the Printz Honor–winning Scythe truly is. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman-returns to the world throughout the timeline of the Arc of a Scythe series. For years, humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with “captivating…thrilling” ( School Library Journal) stories that span the timeline.
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