The Survivors · Question
How does The Survivors develop the theme of Leadership and Sacrifice?
Answer
The Survivors by Tom Godwin develops Leadership and Sacrifice across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Leaders like Lake, Bill Humbolt, and Steve Schroeder bear the burden of guiding their people through perilous times, often sacrificing their own lives and youth for the community's future.
Bill Humbolt takes on the burden of leadership after Lake's death, making difficult decisions for the group's survival.
Lake leads the group, sacrifices personal comfort, and eventually passes leadership to Bill Humbolt.
Schroeder leads with a focus on preparing for the Gerns, reflecting on the legacy of past leaders like Lake and Dale Craig.
Evidence in the book
- The Survivors
Bill Humbolt takes on the burden of leadership after Lake's death, making difficult decisions for the group's survival.
- I
Lake leads the group, sacrifices personal comfort, and eventually passes leadership to Bill Humbolt.
- III
Schroeder leads with a focus on preparing for the Gerns, reflecting on the legacy of past leaders like Lake and Dale Craig.
