Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm
29 pages • 58-minute read
Charlie MackesyAlways Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm
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Which artistic techniques are most prominently featured in the work, and how do these techniques contribute to its narrative, themes, and mood/tone?
What does each animal uniquely contribute to the boy’s world and understanding of himself, and how?
How is nature used to create a symbolic representation of life’s ups and downs?
How does this book communicate the classic aphorism, “It’s the journey, not the destination”? What value does Mackesy find in this idea?
Choose an image from the book and explore artistic technique, symbolism, and character development, considering the visual’s overall contribution to the work.
How does the mole teach the boy about the power of Self-Acceptance and Celebrating the Self? Additionally, how does his insistence on living in the moment help alleviate the boy’s anxiety?
What does it mean to be vulnerable, according to the book, and why is vulnerability a sign of strength?
How does the book challenge the idea that being strong and brave means never feeling afraid?
Consider the significance of the actions the boy takes after befriending himself—building a fire, looking at his reflection, etc. What do these suggest about his character arc?
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