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Book: Generation AAuthor: Douglas Coupland
1. Title
What is the link between the book and its title?
The title ‘Generation A’ seems to refer to a unique group of individuals who, like a generation, is
assembled in a distinctive manner due to a rare and remarkable occurrence: they are all being stung
by bees, while in the future, bees are extinct. The book shows their stories, their relationships with
nature and each other. The title symbolizes this collection of individuals who, despite their
differences, come together at a crucial point in time and share a unique experience that changes their
lives an perspectives. An example from the book is for instance the moment that they were brought
together as g group.
2. Character description
A: Who are the main characters in your book?
Harj: Harj is a young man from a remote farm in Punjab, India. He is described as introspective and
thoughtful.
Zack: Zack lives in Iowa, USA. He is depicted as a loner, often isolated and withdrawn. He also suffers
from ADHD. This condition influences his behavior and challenges him in his daily life. It leads to
difficulties in navigation the world around him. His encounter with the bee sting forced him to
interact and engage with others despite his social struggles. Zack's character serves as a lens through
which the novel examines issues of identity, personal struggles, and the quest for meaning and
connection in a world undergoing significant environmental and societal changes.
Samantha: This young lady is someone from Canada. Samantha is portrayed as an intelligent and
somewhat reclusive woman. She tends to keep to herself and has a contemplative nature. Her
character serves as a crucial part of the interconnected group of individuals affected by the bee stings
and her personal evolution reflects the broader exploration of themes in the novel, particularly those
related to personal identity and the quest for understanding and connection in a rapidly changing
world. She adds depth to the group dynamic and gives a different energy to the interactions among
the characters.
Julien: Julien lives in Paris, France. He is described as intellectual and his character brings a different
cultural dimension to the group discussions.
Diana: Diana is a resident of Ontario, Canada. She is portrayed as independent and resourceful. Her
character provides a resilient viewpoint withing the group.
B: Describe at least two of the characters you met in your book and how they are related.
The characters Zack and Samantha are not related to each other by familial ties or blood relation.
Their connection stems from a shared experience of being stung by bees, along with the three other
individuals from different parts of the world. They are brought together due to this mysterious event,
forming a bond as they navigate the consequences and implications of the bee stings in a world
where bees are extinct. The whole group is bonding, but Zack and Samantha develop the best
relationship out of the 5 individuals and that’s why they are sort of related. They can talk to each
other and they get along really well.
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