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The Fifth Wave: Man Vs. Man

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1. Write in MLA format all necessary publishing information.
Yancey, Rick. The Fifth Wave. New York, NY: Penguin Group, 2013.
2. Provide a detailed plot summary including the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Make sure you include important events in the plot that influence the outcome of the novel or play.
Aliens have invaded the Earth, but instead of them coming in all at once, they come in five waves. In the first wave, an electromagnetic pulse breaks and destroys every electronic on earth, meaning no communication leaving everyone helpless. In the second wave, a gigantic bar from the emptiness of space is dropped on all of the coastlines, blocking the people from going to sea and receiving imports and exports. In the third wave, a new and …show more content…

Give a specific example of a conflict. Use specific evidence from this text.
“How do you rid the Earth of humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.”This is essentially Man Vs. Man, because everyone is fighting for their survival and are letting the aliens control them. This explains the crisis the world is going through by their invasion and the major loss of life in the human race.
5. State the setting and describe how the setting affects the plot and/or major theme.
The setting takes place in a world unimaginable. The world is falling apart and things are torn down, and everything is deserted. The setting affects the plot by making it more difficult for Cassie to find her brother and not being found by military or “Silencers”.
6. Identify two major themes. Include a quote that embodies that theme.
The theme of The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey is to be weary of who you trust, because in dangerous situations like these, it’s hard to trust a being because you don’t know if they could be human or a “Silencer”.
The theme of The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey is to never leave family behind, because it’s important to keep family close because they help you through troubling times, and can make great

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