![]() ![]() Hannah talks about the “snowball effect”, arguing that a single action combines with other small actions and reactions to produce many unintended repercussions. By the end of the novel, Clay takes this to heart when he reaches out to Skye in the school corridor. People must look outside themselves and consider the feelings of those around them. The novel suggests that a healthy, happy community requires concern for others. In each case, a character is ignoring the well-being of other people to pursue their own pleasure or to avoid facing justice. ![]() Jenny Kurtz drives away from a broken stop sign so she does not have to admit she was driving drunk. Marcus tries to molest Hannah in Rosie’s Diner. ![]() Tyler sneaks around taking voyeuristic photos. The characters take a number of risks for selfish reasons, but rarely risk being kind. Many of the worst behaviors in Thirteen Reasons Why are motivated by characters’ selfishness. Themes to Look For and Discuss The Destructive Power of Selfishness In this activity, students will identify themes and symbols from the novel, and support their choices with details from the text. Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. ![]()
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