53 pages • 1 hour read
Cosmic
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008
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Essay Topics
1.
How does the author use scientific concepts like zero gravity, space travel, and orbital mechanics (the physics of orbit) to explore abstract experiences like emotion, wonder, and connection? Use textual evidence to illustrate.
2.
What does Liam mean when he says he feels “small” as he looks out into space? How does this idea apply to everyday life?
3.
How does Cosmic compare to other works of space travel science fiction? What underlying similarities flow throughout these types of stories?
