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Touching the Void

Joe Simpson
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51 pages • 1 hour read

Joe Simpson

Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival

Joe Simpson
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1988

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Essay Topics

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.

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