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Touching the Void

Joe Simpson
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51 pages • 1 hour read

Joe Simpson

Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1988

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  • Before You Read Sparkles iconBeta

  • Summary

  • Background

  • Key Figures

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    Using textual evidence, examine the symbolism of the “void” in the text. How is it depicted, and what does “touching the void” mean to Simpson?

    2.

    Discuss the significance of the setting of the Peruvian Andes in shaping the narrative’s events.

    3.

    Explore the use of foreshadowing in the opening chapters. How does the author hint at later incidents? Use textual evidence in addressing this topic.

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