shutterisland

=//** Greg Gottfried, Ali Sharifbegi, Zack Granat **//=



1)Everyone must read 76 pages for every Friday. 2)If you do not read your section of the book, the following week you will have to do 2 jobs. 3)Same punishment as number 2 if you do not do your job for that week.



**Zack-Group Leader(A)** **Ali-Summarizer(D)** **Greg-Quotes &Questions(B&C)** **Week 1** Zack A- Teddy Daniels-a war veteran, who is now a US Marshal has been given the task of investigating an escape from a mental institution for the criminally insane. He has a mysterious past full of war-stories, family tragedy, and more. These include his service in World War II and his father's untimely death by the hand of the sea. He seems witty, sharp, and entirely committed to solving the case he is presented with. These trait make him a classic protagonist, one all readers hope and root for. Chuck Aule- He is Teddy's partner who recently transferred out of the Seattle unit. Apparently, he has recently transferred due to his wife's oriental background, which was not accepted due to its proximity to the war. Otherwise, like most of Lehane's characters, his past is a mystery. He and Teddy appear to have uncanny chemistry, which has helped the pair throughout the portion we have read. Rachel Solando- Apparently, an escaped patient/prisoner from the institution who bypassed multiple, seemingly impossible to pass, security checkpoints in order to escape. As one character described, "It was as if she evaporated right through the walls." The reason she finds herself in the hospital is that she, disturbingly, drowned her three children in the lake behind her house. According to her nurses, she is in the schizophrenic state where she thinks the institution is a hotel, such as her belief that the guards are the staff. Currently, she is believed to be missing somewhere on the island. Although we have not been directly introduced to her, the prospect of her escape, mental state, and overall mystery have us eager to learn more. Greg B- Quotes pg 50: "The Law of 4: I Am 47 +You are 3 We are 4 But Who is 67?" Ali- I honestly have no clue to what this represents. Zack-(Won't answer because he knows the answer) pg 52:"And then any possible bridges in his brain collapsed, and Teddy felt his mind go white, and he knew it was in flight again-the clue, the connection, the bridge-and he placed the page down on the bed again." Zack-I feel that this is an important part of the book because it is the first time where Teddy blanks out and forgets who he is. Ali- I agree with Zack. pg 65:"We were discussing anger management. We've had a few instances of inappropriate volatility recently... Just a small upsurge in recent weeks." Ali-I think that Rachel has anger problems but the people who work for the asylum won't give any real facts away. Zack-Yeah, I think that this is going to keep on happening throughout the book, because where Teddy finds crucial information, no one on the island will validate it. pg 70:"What if we're the cover story?...What if we were brought here to help them cross t(s) and dot the i(s). pg 72:"Joking aside... Starting to get nervous here Teddy."  Ali-I feel that these two quotes were the perfect way to end the chapter as they were suspenseful(tied pg 70 and pg 72 quotes together).  Zack-I agree that it was used to leave the reader scared.  Greg C- Questions  1)Do you feel that the anger management class relates to the breakout of Rachel Solando?  Ali- Yes, because she was talking about how the asylum being a hotel so she may have wanted to just leave the hotel.  Zack- I feel that she doesn't understand what is going on so she's angry and wants to leave.  Greg- I think that the class brought up old feelings of anger which made her want to escape.  2)Have you found any hints throughout the book to maybe what the code of 'The Law of 4' means?  Ali- She might have come up with a structured escape plan or something like that since she's schizophrenic. Zack- I have honestly no idea what it means. Greg- I agree with Ali. I feel that this is an escape plan as she hid it from Teddy instead of leaving it in plain sight. 3)What did Lester Sheenan's Journal, represent in the book? Zack- (Already knows since he saw the movie)  Ali- I feel that it relates to Rachel Solando since it says 'her' throughout the journal.  Greg- I think that he's evaluating Teddy and judging him.  4)How did the story of Teddy Daniel's father tie in to the asylum? Zach- His father died on the same water that was near the asylum. Ali- They always saw the island on the boat before Teddy's dad disappeared. Greg- The last time that Teddy was out on a boat, he saw the asylum. 5)What would you do next if you were Teddy and you were looking for a lead in this case? Ali- I would call Lester Sheenan and see what he has to do with Rachel.  Zach- I would just search the island and the caves.  Greg-I would question the patients to see if they knew any details about the escape.

The first meeting between our group regarding Shutter Island was pretty successful. First off, Greg had decided to fulfill his first job as B (Quotes). We discussed mainly the quotes on pages 50, 65, and 70, as these were to him the most important quotes so far in the book. For the quote on page 50 regarding the paper with the number riddle, and we developed multiple possible scenarios regarding all of the numbers, however Zach knew the ending of the book so we had decided to switch quotes. While talking about the quote on page 65 which involved the anger management meeting, we also brought up rather interesting points about Rachel Solando's escape. She was talking about her family and many other things during the meeting so it was fair to speculate that that related to where she had gone. Finally, the most important quote Greg found was on page 70, where Teddy and Chuck realize that they might be the "cover story" in the Solando case. This raised much suspicion amongst us in the group but we must obviously wait until further clues are divulged. The other job Greg had gotten was asking important open ended questions. First off, he asked if the anger management class related to Rachel Solando's breakout. I had said yes because it might have related to how she was talking about leaving the island because she thought it was a hotel and Zach had said she didn't understand what was happening at the asylum so she was mad and wanted to leave. Second, he asked if we have found any hints relating to the "Law of 4" in Rachel Solando's letter. I had said no but she might have came up with a structured escape plan and Zach had no clue about the phrase. Next, Greg had asked what had Lester Sheenan's journal represent in the book. Zach, who had already seen the movie, did not answer and I had said that it had related to Rachel Solando. For question number 4, Greg had asked How did the story of Teddy Daniel's father tie into the asylum. Zach had said he had died in the same water near the asylum and I had said they always saw the Island on the boat before Teddy's dad disappeared. Finally, the last question Greg had asked was What would you do next if you were Teddy and you were looking for a lead in this case. I had said that I would call Lester Sheenan to see if he was involved and Zach had said he would just search the island and the caves. Nevertheless, Zach did a great job at facilitating the discussion and it was rather successful do to everyone's input. _ 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 **Week 2**

**Group Leader (A) Ali**

The language that this book contains is very vivid and descriptive. It can make you clearly picture something under any circumstances. I would say it is more of a conversational book due to it's relatively simple-to-understand language and how it is used through out the book. I believe that the book is written at at least an adult level due to the language used at certain parts in the book.

**Person B- Zack**

Quote 1: She spoke with her head down, and when she finished, she couldn't meet Teddy's eyes. Her glance bounced off his face and she studied the tabletop...was almost word for word what Cawley said" (115). Ali- You felt as if Cawley coaching her to get a certain language  Greg- Felt that this foreshadowed how the book will end out  Zack- I feel it demonstrates another example of the mystery surrounding the island and its occupents. Also, Lehane conveying that she was lying through his writing.

Quote 2: "They keep secrets. That's what feeds this hell" (130). Ali- The island is completely is all in this together, plotting against the Marshal. Greg: I feel Ali has accurately described the predicament at hand Zack- As longs as secrets remain on this island it will indeed be hell for its patients, employees, and even Teddy and Chuck.

Quote 3: "Run" (In a different font) Greg- Lehane uses good language by simply putting run to add more to the novel. Ali- I agree 100% Zack- Lehane clearly shows his writing style by adding suspense and changing the font format for this one word, making it more powerful.

Quote 4:Teddy met Chuck's eyes and nodded. For the first time since they'd met, he could see fear in Chuck's eyes, his jaws trying to tighten against it." Ali: Chuck is becoming paranoid  Greg: Chuck has finally snapped  Zack: The island has an effect on Chuck he has finally embraced due to the storm, and despite his efforts to be brave, he has succumbed to the island's cruelty.

Quote 5: "Andrew Laeddis lit the match... that caused the fire...that killed my wife" (121) Greg: I feel he will become a pivotal character because he killed his wife Ali: Laeddis will have a role in Rachel Solando's escape Zack: This shows Teddy willing to confide in Chuck, and also agree with Greg that Laeddis will have a major role throughout the rest of the novel due to the mystery that surrounds him.

**Person C-Zack** Do you have any idea as to where Laeddis is or what his significance is? Greg- He is in Ward C because he is a violent criminal and deserves to be there Ali- He is with Rachel Solando, somewhere in Ward C. He is the one who is helping her. Zack- I am not even sure he exists or if it is one the island's lies.

How do you feel about Chuck’s proposition that Teddy was “brought” to the island? Ali- Ali feels he brought to the island in some form of conspiracy by Andrew Laeddis Greg- It is just a conspiracy by Chuck and was just a coincidence that he is on the island. Zack- He was indeed brought to the island in some greater plot he does not realize what he has been brought into.

What do you feel about the prison’s supposed human testing for science? Ali- They are human testing and it is a crime that they are doing this to people Greg- They are testing on the island, I don't trust Cawley Zack- I think they are testing on patients because there is mystery surrounding the island's "new" testing and methods Where do you feel Rachel Solando is if she is indeed on the island? Ali- Ward C, with Laeddis Greg- She is with Lester Sheehan somewhere off the island Zack- I am not even sure if she exists, like Chuck proposed. I feel the note was written by Cawley or another doctor What influence do you think Teddy’s war experience has had on his actions/thoughts throughout the story? Ali- I believe he has been scarred which shape his rash actions Greg- He has some Post-Dramatic-Stress-Syndrome, he seems a little off. Zack- Many of his brief, instinctive decisions have come due to his war experience and the "crimes" he committed that haunt him to this day. What effect has the storm had on the story and why did Dennis Lehane put it in? Greg- symbolizes his tumultuous stint on the island as his actions compare to the storm. Ali- It represents Teddy and Chuck's predicament, Lehane felt it would show the character Zack- The storm has a dreary effect on the story similar to the struggles the characters face. It is a vehicle Lehane used to keep the reader enticed, and the two men on the island. Do you think the stones left allegedly by Rachel are some kind of code? Greg- No it is just the storm Ali- They are linked to the earlier number code Zack- I agree with Greg

**Person D-**Our group began the Week Two discussion with quotes from Zack. The quotes began from page 115 where we talked about what we thought about the schizophrenic lady talking to Teddy. We then quarreled about why Dr. Cawley (leading mental physiatrist on the island) would force the patient to lie to Teddy about the people in the mental facility. One quote we discussed was that of “Run” which was written on Teddy’s notebook. We felt that this was enough to give the reader a chill and was the perfect quote in this circumstance. Ali and I had contrasting opinions on what the outcome of Andrew Laeddis will be. Ali felt that he led to Rachel Solando’s escape where I don’t feel that Andrew has anything to do with the breakout of the asylum. Zach’s questions brought out many opinions from the group which each contradicted the others. We all believed that Teddy seems a bit deranged throughout the story due to his time in the war. I elaborated on this by announcing that I thought Teddy has posttraumatic-stress-disorder. This group is beginning to work on all cylinders as we all play a pivotal part in the discussion. Maybe next time, we will bring food.

333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 **Week 3** **Greg (Part A)**- Books can be classified to the underlying tone that each one encompasses, and Shutter Island is no different. This story is resting atop a dark and melancholy mood. The book starts off with this mood as Teddy is introduced to the reader vomiting on a boat in the middle of the storm. One example of the pessimistic tone of the novel is that of the storm. Throughout the novel, there is a violent storm brewing and brewing which is never taken off the reader's mind. This storm represents the dark tone to the story as its ferocity and fierce ways are never left out by the author. Also, this book can also be classified under the dark and violent category and mood as the story takes place on an asylum which inhabits some of the craziest and psychotic people to ever be mentioned in a book.

**Open ended Questions (Ali Part C)**

1.Do you actually think Teddy is suicidal? Zack: Yes because his whole motivation to go to the island is to kill Laeddis because he doesn't care what happens to him Greg: No because his goal is to kill Laeddis and then live in peace. Ali: I agree with Zack's opinion

2. Do you think Chuck is actually “never leaving the island”. Zack: No because they are going to go home and meet Chuck's wife. Greg: I think Chuck is going to go home with Teddy at the end because they are going to kill Laeddis and go home. Ali: Something is going to happen to Chuck that he will die.

3. How does Dr. Cawley come off as after the talk between him and Teddy after Teddy woke up? Zack: Rationalizes some of his questionable actions Greg: I think Cawley is trying to analyze Teddy because he keeps on asking him questions and this might foreshadow parts of the book. Ali: There seems to be more of a better understanding for Cawley's actions.

4. How do you think Laeddis is going to connect with the story? Greg: He is trying to lead the reader in the wrong direction because he is "red herring". Zack: He is a pivotal character in the book. Ali: I agree with Zack's opinion.

5, Do you think the fact that the marshals saved Fred Baker from near death foreshadows what is to come in Ward C? Zack: I feel like it will foreshadow more things to come in Ward C.  Greg and I: Agree with Zack.

**Quotations (Part B- Ali)**

“We’re taking you to see Dr. Cawley,” McPherson said, looking back at them. “He just can’t wait to talk to you guys.” “And here I thought my mother was back in Seattle” (pg.140) “The voice tried again” Whatever you do, Teddy… don’t take those pills” (pg.157) “’I need her. She’s my Dolores.’ ‘She’s Rachel’” (pg. 163) “If you keep steering your current course, it’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when.” (pg 170) “Going to find you today, Andrew. If I don't owe Dolores my life, I owe Dolores my life, I owe her that much, at least. Going to find you. Going to kill you dead.” (pg180) Person D- Zack Initially, we were overjoyed of the fact that we had managed to scavenge a banquet of mallomars and bagels. Once the feeling of amazement subsided, we discussed the open-ended Ali gathered from our reading section. The first regarded whether or not the protagonist Teddy Daniels was suicidal, and the tone Lehane sets about his past life, and present. Most of us were in agreement that he was suicidal and Lehane features a dark mood to his life. On a similar topic, we disucsses the future for many of the characters; this discussion was filled with disagreement and controversy, demonstrating Lehane’s ability to trick the reader. Next, on the topic of morality, we discussed if Dr. Cawley’s interrogation of Teddy was just. Both Ali and I felt it was unjust, but not extremely significant. Yet, Greg thought it had a deeper meaning we were missing. After that, we moved on to the touchy topic and Andrew Laeddis. He is character surrounded by mystery and an aurora of darkness, leading to contradictory views of his significance and whether Teddy is going to killing him. Still, the most disagreement of rose from the question “what will happen next,” stemming from Ali’s question, “Do you think the fact that the marshals saved Fred Baker from near death foreshadows what is to come in Ward C?” All of us has conflicting ideas, yet agreed on the fact that more trouble and chaos was lurking in Ward C. Following the open-ended question, we moved on to the quotes. The first quote regarded Chuck’s response to a seemingly deep statement. Following the statement, Chuck simply says, ““And here I thought my mother was back in Seattle” (pg.140). I feel this demonstrates his nonchalant manner, Greg and Ali feel it is not a significant quote. The following quote headed a warning for Teddy not to take pills Dr. Cawley recommended in a dream. We felt it was a false warning given to Teddy by his overactive conscious. After that, we discussed the quote, “’I need her. She’s my Dolores.’ ‘She’s Rachel’” (pg. 163), which demonstrates Daniel’s obvious insecurity of his wife’s death. The penultimate quote, “If you keep steering your current course, it’s not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when.” (pg 170)” seemed to demonstrate Cawley’s aptitude to play mind games which me and Greg agreed was having a negative effect on Teddy. Finally, the last quote is a vow Teddy makes to himself to kill Andrew Laeddis. We discussed Lehane’s evident foreshadowing and continual suspense throughout the novel and all are aware a pinnacle moment is ahead. Lastly, we discussed the dark, dreary mood Lehane has feature in the novel. It is continually dark, a surprise is around every corner. There is an underlying darkness in the brightest of moments. The island is like a microcosm of cruelty and mystery in the world

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**Week 4** **Zack (A)** What are some of the images that are used? What do they seem to represent? Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning? Lehane uses vivid imagery both throughout this week's selected reading and the novel as a whole. For one, he uses vivid descriptions of the patient's past actions and lives that resulted in their presence on the island. This includes violent, gory sequence that add to the aurora of mystery Lehane has wrapped around the novel. Another example is his descriptions of the storm. They portray its power and destruction using both metaphors and excellent descriptions. By describing it in this manner, it adds to the ordeal Teddy, Chuck, and the inhabitants, with special attention the the near escape of patients. In Teddy's frequent hallucinations, Lehane uses intense imagery of both his fears and memories. By doing so, in this parallel story another dimension is added to the novel. It is possible to infer that these hallucinations demonstrate his long-lasting feelings for his deceased wife. Lastly, to keep the reader engrossed, he uses both false and exaggerated imagery to keep the reader engrossed in the novel. Lehane leads the novel through the somewhat overreactive imagination of Teddy Daniel's. Through this, he can virtually make an future event an exaggeration and a possibility. This symbolizes the unknown the characters face around every corner of the novel, which never seems to stop asking questions. Also, the lighthouse represents another element of unknown and mystery; this is likely the last element Teddy will face as we near the end of the story.

**Greg (B)** pg 238:"I'm never getting out now," Noyce said. "I got away once. Not twice. Never twice." Zack-The island is becoming creepier and creepier. Ali-Noyce seems like a pivotal character throughout the book. pg 255:Teddy looked back at him. I'm not going to Ashecliffe." Chuck looked annoyed, maybe even frightened. "Then where the fuck are we going, Teddy?" Teddy smiled. "The lighthouse, Chuck." Ali-I saw this coming. Ever since the lighthouse was talked about in the beginning of the book, I knew that he was going to go to the lighthouse.  Zack-Yeah this was seen from a mile away.  pg 260:He looked across the dark flat stone, one cheek pressed to it, and then did it occur to him that Chuck wasn't up there with him.  Ali-Once Chuck began to be doubted by Teddy, I didn't think that Chuck was who Teddy thought he was.  Zack-I still think Chuck is a good guy. I just think the storm scared him off.  pg 275:She stared into the flames. "Exploratory surgery. Not the 'Let's-open-the-skull-and-fix-that' kind. No. The 'Let's-open-the-skull-and-see-what-happens-if-we-pull-on-this' kind. The illegal kind, Marshal. Learned-it-from-the-Nazis kind." She smiled at him. "That's where they try to build their ghosts.." Zack-This is actually a really scary sentence.  Ali-For some reason, even though Teddy believes this woman is Rachel Solando, i don't trust her.  pg 289:"My partner," Teddy said. "Chuck." Cawley came off the wall, the cigarette dangling from his fingers. "You don't have a partner, Marshall. You came here alone." Ali-The second I heard this I thought that Cawley was evil.  Zack-Yeah, once I read this, Cawley seems like the evil doctor of every horror movie ever.

**Greg (C)**

1) Do you believe that Teddy has the intent to kill Andrew Laeddis? Ali-Not anymore. He lost his intentions after he talked to George Noyce.  Zach-I believe that his only mission is to go to the lighthouse and save Chuck.  Greg-I agree with Zack because I feel that his mission changed once he found out Chuck was captured.  2)What do you believe is occuring in the light-house? Zack-I think that this is just an exaggeration and nothing is actually happening. Ali-I disagree with Zack, as I believe that actual human brain surgery is occurring at the lighthouse. Greg-I don't believe that anything is happening in the island and this whole idea is just a ploy. 3)If you were Teddy, what would you do if you were in the position where you had a partner who was said to have never existed? Zack-I would be so lost and confused and would not know how to cope.  Ali-I would be stunned at first but eventually I would have to adapt.  Greg-I think that I would go off the deep end and go insane because of all of the stuff that happened to Teddy thus far, this would push me over the edge.  4)What do you think is so important about Chuck's hands being compared differently than the rest of his body? Ali-I believe that Chuck is one of the prisoners and is being surgically operated on. Zack-I believe that this is symbolism from Lehane to represent Chuck's corruptness. Greg-I think that Ali's right because they probably adjusted Chuck so much that he changed into a different person but his hands stayed the same. 5)Would you have gone in the lighthouse even if it meant death to rescue a friend? Ali-Yes, because I would risk my life to save someone I care about.  Zack-No, because then I wouldn't have a chance to get off the island.  Greg-I would not have risked my life for Chuck because I needed to escape and Chuck would just be extra baggage.

**Ali (D)**

The fourth installment of book club regarding Shutter Island had proven to be just as interesting as all the previous ones. We had begun with discussions regarding the quotes, going through each one slowly to get the opinion of Zach, Greg, and I. We had a thorough discussion of particularly thorough discussion about the quote on page 260 regarding Chuck not being with Teddy anymore and possibly even falling off the cliff. After much speculation it came down to either that Chuck had fallen off the cliff and died or that he had gone missing and nowhere to be seen. However, this remains to be continued in next weeks discussion. After the quotes it had come down to the open ended questions brought to us by Greg. The first question had asked if we were under the belief that Teddy was going to kill Andrew Laeddis. I had said he had lost his intentions after his conversation with George Noyce, while Zack had said his only remaining intentions was to go to the lighthouse and save Chuck. Greg had agreed with Zack saying that the mission changed when he thought that Chuck was captured. The second question asked was what did we think was happening in the lighthouse, whereas Zack responded by saying nothing, it was just an over exaggeration, I had believed that actual human brain surgery was happening in the lighthouse. Again, Greg agreed with Zack by saying that the whole lighthouse scheme was a ploy that does not have anything to do with the story. The third question asked us to be put in Teddy's shoes and asked how would we react if we were said to have a partner that never existed. Zack said that he would be too lost and confused that he would not how to cope, while on the contrary I had said I would be stunned at first but i would eventually adapt. Greg had differentiated for the first time by saying that he would be pushed over the edge by all of the previous events that had happened over the course of the story. The fourth question had been why Chuck's hands had differentiated from his body was so important. I along with Greg had said that Chuck had been surgically operated on so that his hands look different and Zack had said they had just been a symbol created by Lehane to show Chuck's corruptness. The final question had been whether we would've gone to the lighthouse even if it meant death to rescue a friend. I had said yes I would've risked my life to save someone I cared about, while both Zack and Greg had said that they wouldn't have because they needed to escape the island and Greg even took it one step further by saying Chuck would've just been extra baggage. Nevertheless, our fourth book club meeting on the book Shutter Island had been quite interesting and well thought out and discussed.

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**Ali(A)-** Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000006448 StartFragment:0000002293 EndFragment:0000006412 Was there a moral or ultimate message to the text? Would you recommend the text to peers? Why or why not? Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? Will this book go down in history as an "all-time classic" or will it be quickly forgotten? (A)

Was there a moral or ultimate message to the text?

Zack: Some things are better not to believe.

Greg: What you believe cannot be changed, it is nearly impossible to change it.

Ali: Don’t trust imformation given to you completely

Would you recommend the text to your peers?

Zack: Yes because it was very action packed.

Greg: Yes because this is a good book with many twists and red herrings and it comes together at the end.

Ali : Yes because it was the best book I have read so far.

Has the topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books?

Greg: It is a very unique book that has a topic that very few if no books have.

Zack: I agree with Greg in it’s uniqueness.

Ali: I have not read another book that this topic had been brought up.

Should this book be considered for the school’s curriculum?

Greg: No because it contains inappropriate words and phrases.

Zack: No because it is not straightforward enough to be grasped by many people.

Ali: Yes because it was a very interesting book that can be thoroughly discussed as required in a school curriculum.

Will this book go down in history as an “all-time classic” or will it be quickly forgotten?

Greg: It won’t go down in history as a classic but it will go down as a good book.

Zack: I agree with Greg that it isn’t a classic but it is a very good book.

Ali: I believe that it will be go down in history as a classic because of it’s uniqueness.

**Open-endend Questions (ZACK)**

G: He didn’t learn his ways and went back to his alternate persona and they are gonna kill him now A: It shows that he still is in his scizophrenic reality Z: He regressed again as he had done before and will never get off island
 * 1) What do you think is the significance of Teddy referring to Dr. Lester Sheehan as Chuck and the end of the novel, and vice versa?

G: Stunned. I bought into Teddy’s flase reality. One clue was the names spelled A: Mind blown. Bemused. Z: I was surprised, even though I saw the movie I second guessed the ending. I agree with Greg that we missed many clues G: They are not radical, they are ingenius that they have potential to work A: I agree Z: I agree they are not radical because so much better than the other methods at the time.
 * 1) Were you surprised by the ending? Looking back were there any clues that you should have seen?
 * 1) How do you feel about Cawley’s “radical” methods?

G: Symbolizes Teddy, and how he almost got off the island. Yet, he it was inevitable he had no way of getting off. A: The rats symbolized the trapped inmates Z: I think they symbolism how no one is ever getting off Teddy, Teddy was symbolic for those people.
 * 1) What do you thinks the rats symbolize in the story? If you have not reread the forward I suggest doing it

G: Because they are going to kill Teddy, which will break down the island A: I disagree because I believe the island will continue to function properly Z: I think more barbaric measures will be taken because their “humane” method with Teddy failed
 * 1) What do you think the future holds for the island and its inmates?

6: Do you think it was important when Cawley said his former wife tripped? G: I thought it was lie to try to connect to Teddy A: It was unfortunate event Z: I agree with…Greg

**Quotes (Zack)**

1. “And I’ll tell you something else: Teddy? He would have clapped.”

G: I think that when Teddy clap’s its symbolic of a “clapper” light. Upon a clap he sets back.

A: Teddy is symbolized as the rat who almost got off the island

Z: I think it shows both of them believe it was possible to get off the island.

2. “Edward Daniels—Andrew Laeddis

“Rachel Solando—Dolores Chanal”

A: It sums up the story and reveals the whole plotline

G: I agree with Ali

Z: I think it shows Lehane’s ability to create a masterful, well-connected plot

3. “YOU ARE HIM…we hoped we could save you”

a. G: Teddy is Laeddis, and in a twisted way they wanted to save him

A: I agree that Teddy was Laeddis and it shows another of this masterful plot

Z: Teddy starts to belive that he is Laeddis, but can’t come to terms with the reality

4. “Why you all wet baby?”

G: It shows Cawley is telling the truth

A: Cawley has been studying carefully and meticulously

Z: I agree with Greg, it proves this is not all a lie

5 “Teddy thinking he might have spotted some metal in [the fabric.]”

G: Shows they are going to kill Teddy

A: It shows they think their experiment was agailure

Z: It leaves the reader guessing as to whether or not they are going to kill him.

**Greg(D)-** We were here. We made it to the final book club. After everyone finished the novel Shutter Island, looked back at the book as a whole during our fifth and final discussion. Even without food or drink, this discussion tied up the whole story and there were excellent insight and thoughts. The first question that was asked by Zack (B and C) was whether we were surprised by the way the book ended. Ali and I both answered that we were stunned that Teddy was a schizophrenic on the island. We both bought into that the scientists on Shutter Island were evil and operating on patients. We then discussed the symbolism of the rat never getting off the island. Ali felt that the rat symbolized everyone on the island as they would never be able to get off and the rat would never be able to swim off the island (even though they both tried). Our group finally arrived at the quotes section of the book. This was the most important part of the whole discussion because we utilized the quotes that showed the ending of the book. Zack and I both agreed with this statement, as this is what was meant to symbolize the book. One quote that we discussed for a few minutes was, “And, I’ll tell you something else. Teddy? He would have clapped.” Zack felt that this represented how it was impossible to get off the island while Ali and I both looked at this quote in a more symbolic sense. Ali felt that this clapping represented Teddy. I felt this represented the light switch going off whenever Teddy clapped and then Teddy’s persona changed. One phrase that we all thought was significant was the phrase, “Why you all wet, baby?” This quote was in Teddy’s dreams said by his wife Dolores so when Dr. Cawley said this quote, not only was Teddy stunned but our group was flabbergasted. Next, we arrived at the group leader, Ali’s, questions. The first question was about what we thought the moral of the story was. I said the moral was, ‘what you believe cannot be changed, no matter how hard others try to adjust it’ when Zack took a more figurative approach saying ‘sometimes it’s better not to believe the truth’. We then discussed whether or not we would recommend Shutter Island to our peers. We all agreed that we would recommend the book due to the twists, turns and action that was packed inside of this story. After we finished our final book club, the only thing we wished for was that we would have had food more than two weeks.