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Nevil ShuteOn the Beach
Nevil ShuteFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1957A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Content Warning: This section of the guide references euthanasia.
How does Nevil Shute emphasize the psychological effects of prolonged uncertainty on humans over the physical effects of living in a post-apocalyptic landscape?
Mary is the only character that grapples with the moral complexity of euthanasia. Considering the time the book was written, why did the author include this highly controversial element?
Consider the military’s role in the story and the theme of morality versus obedience. Analyze the portrayal of Peter and Dwight as heroic, principled military men juxtaposed with a global war incited by military establishments.
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