What inspired Dr Seuss to write books?
Before he was Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel was stuck on a ship returning to the States from Europe listening to the thump thump thump of the engine. Inspired by the rhythm, he wrote his first children’s book: And to Think I Saw it on Mulberry Street.
Does Alaska actually die?
She is described as living in a “reckless world.” After receiving an unknown call, Alaska dies in a car accident, and the second half of the novel focuses on uncovering the mystery from the night she died. At the end of the book, it is not confirmed whether her death was an accident or suicide.
Why did Alaska die?
Alaska died in a fatal car accident. The Eagle explains to Miles that the road was blocked off as a truck had an accident, Alaska who was both intoxicated and upset drove straight into the cop car. It is believed for some time throughout the novel that Alaska drove into the car intentionally as a way to commit suicide.
What do the white flowers symbolize in Looking for Alaska?
For Alaska, white flowers symbolize her mother. Before her death, Alaska’s mother used to put white daisies in Alaska’s hair. Daisies are traditional symbols of innocence. Alaska dies with these flowers by her side, and they symbolize knowledge that might have saved Alaska from that death.
What do cigarettes symbolize in Looking for Alaska?
At the beginning of the novel at least, smoking represents fitting in for Miles. For the Colonel and Alaska, smoking cigarettes is a way of defying authority—something the Colonel makes very clear when he smokes in front of the Pelham police officer.
What does the labyrinth symbolize in Looking for Alaska?
You figure out what the labyrinth is and how to get out of it.” Even though Alaska challenges Miles to figure out what the labyrinth is, she eventually gives Miles the answer. She explains: “It’s not life or death, the labyrinth”… “So what is it?”… “Suffering…doing wrong and having wrong things happen to you.
What is the way out of the labyrinth?
“The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.”
What does Alaska say to Pudge when he admits he doesn’t get her?
Of course that’s when Alaska shows up and the two of them share their first few moments alone. This is where Alaska tells Pudge about her favorite last words: Simón Bolívar and “Damn it.
Who ratted out Paul and Marya?
Alaska