Marcus frequently quotes the Declaration of Independence and we think it might just be because he's really into the idea of freedom. Like in a "fight the man until you can't fight anymore" way.
Little Brother looks at a whole range of ideas about what freedom means. Is it political freedom to protest? Is it the freedom to not be recorded when walking down the street? Is the American government really any better than regimes like North Korea that suppress dissidents? Will the truth really set everyone free? Or will it just make things more complicated?
Questions About Freedom and Confinement
- How does knowledge help Marcus? Does it set him free?
- What does freedom mean to the adults in this book? Does it mean something different to the youth?
- Why does everyone keep talking about freedom in this novel? Does it have any connection to what you hear today in the news?
- How much does freedom cost? Is it more or less than a cup of coffee?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Freedom can only be taken, never given.
Freedom can only be given, never taken.