Day 3

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

1
What does Zaphod's reaction to the hitchhikers reveal about his character?
(5 minutes)
Zaphod initially thinks Trillian picked up the hitchhikers, and it makes him unhappy. Even when she explains that it was the ship that did it, he wishes it hadn't. He doesn't admit that he wished they'd rather died in space, but it seems clear he'd prefer that. This demonstrates Zaphod's selfishness and self-preservation instincts. Do students think Zaphod would have felt differently if he knew in advance that it was Ford, his semi-cousin? Why or why not?
2
Why does Adams anthropomorphize the whale?
(5 minutes)
The whale's thoughts provide irony, as readers know it is about to plummet to its...

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