Touching the Void
Joe Simpson
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Joe Simpson
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Touching the Void Essay Topics
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Using textual evidence, examine the symbolism of the “void” in the text. How is it depicted, and what does “touching the void” mean to Simpson?
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Discuss the significance of the setting of the Peruvian Andes in shaping the narrative’s events.
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Explore the use of foreshadowing in the opening chapters. How does the author hint at later incidents? Use textual evidence in addressing this topic.
