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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Wave by Todd Strasser, a novel based on real events in an American high school in the 1960s. When Ben Ross, an ambitious young history teacher, is teaching his class about life in Nazi Germany, he is at a loss to explain how so many ordinary Germans stood by while their government committed atrocities. He devises a social experiment to demonstrate the power of authority figures and peer pressure, but before long the movement he has created spirals out of control and becomes more influential then he ever could have imagined. Todd Strasser is an award-winning young adult author, and is known in particular for his thought-provoking treatment of themes including violence, nuclear war and school shootings.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Wave by Todd Strasser, a novel based on real events in an American high school in the 1960s. When Ben Ross, an ambitious young history teacher, is teaching his class about life in Nazi Germany, he is at a loss to explain how so many ordinary Germans stood by while their government committed atrocities. He devises a social experiment to demonstrate the power of authority figures and peer pressure, but before long the movement he has created spirals out of control and becomes more influential then he ever could have imagined. Todd Strasser is an award-winning young adult author, and is known in particular for his thought-provoking treatment of themes including violence, nuclear war and school shootings.
Find out everything you need to know about The Wave in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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