“As for me, once I got used to the oddness of moving my eye down and turning the pages at the bottom, I found I enjoyed reading for its own sake. There was something especially soothing about curling up in an old armchair with a book on one’s knee, quite different from sitting upright at the console staring at a screen.” -Lisse Chapter One

conceited confident reserved How is Rich characterized in his opening scene? Semantic (Adjective) Related to meaning of language Gradient (noun) An increase or decrease in the magnitude of something Insecure Pretentious conceited confident reserved unsure modest

con·ceit·ed kənˈsēdəd/ Adjective excessively proud of oneself; vain. synonyms: vain, narcissistic, self-centered, egotistic, egotistical, egocentric

pre·ten·tious prəˈten(t)SHəs/ Adjective attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed. synonyms: affected, ostentatious, showy; 

ROW TASKS 1. Are the thought police a utopian or dystopian projection?  Support with text. 2. Describe the Designated Areas and explain why the government restricts travel? (pages 16/17) 3. Describe the Government clothing and explain why this is what they provide? (page 19)    4. How do life spans in 2154 compare to those of previous generations? Create a possible explanation. (page 26) 5. Analyze the comparison Lisse makes on page 29. 6. Create one statement about the DA.  Support it with three facts and one quote from a character.