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What does the opening chapter suggest about the novel’s genre
it is gothic literature with emotional themes
What might the monster symbolise at this point
Conor’s fears or unresolved emotions
What does Conor’s reaction show about his personality
he is fearful but observant
What mood is established in Chapter 1
 
dark
 
tense
 
and ominous
What question is raised by the end of the chapter
what is the monster and what does it want
Why does the chapter end suddenly
to create a cliffhanger
How does Conor react physically
he freezes and feels fear
What hints that something supernatural is happening
the tree moving like a living creature
How does Patrick Ness use sensory language
 
by describing sounds
 
darkness
 
and physical reactions
What is unsettling about the movement Conor sees
the yew tree appears to be moving
How is the yew tree described
 
as ancient
 
large
 
and looming
What does Conor see outside his window
the churchyard and the yew tree
Why does Conor hesitate before looking out the window
because he is afraid of what he might see
What role does silence play in the chapter
it builds suspense and unease
How does the author create tension at the start of the chapter
 
through repetition
 
darkness
 
and uncertainty
What suggests the nightmare is connected to real life
Conor’s strong emotional reaction and sense of loss
Why is the nightmare worse than before
because something important is missing from it
What emotion does Conor feel when he wakes up
fear and dread
How does Conor describe the nightmare
as familiar but worse than before
What time does Conor usually wake from his nightmare
12:07 a.m. the same time every night
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