What nervous habit does Laurie have?
Chewing on pens seems to be just about the only bad habit Laurie has. She chews her pens when she gets bored, nervous, or anxious.
What does Laurie question Brad about?
Laurie asks Brad if he’s being made to feel afraid by someone.
What was Brian shouting as a teacher separated him from a fist fight The Wave?
Laurie is snapped from her reverie as she notices a fight erupting on the quad—Brian Ammon is fighting another boy, and as a teacher separates them, Brian shouts out The Wave motto.
Who was the real teacher of The Wave?
Ron Jones
He is internationally known for his classroom exercise called “The Third Wave” and the book he wrote about that event, which inspired the made-for-TV movie The Wave and other works, including a theatrical film in 2008….Ron Jones (teacher)
| Ron Jones | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Website | |
| ronjoneswriter.com |
How do the other teachers feel about Mr Ross?
They are afraid Mr. Ross will be mad at them. They don’t want to be the only ones not participating. They are shocked that everyone else is participating.
What is The Wave novel based on?
The Wave is based on a true incident that occured in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969. The powerful forces of group pressure that pervaded many historic movements such as Nazism are recreated in the classroom when history teacher Ben Ross introduces a “new” system to his students.
What is the topic of Ross lesson?
What is the topic of Mr. Ross’ lesson? Mr. Ross’ lesson was on Strength through Discipline.
What does Laurie have to do before the paper comes out?
Laurie really needs to see Amy before the issue comes out. She hopes that after Amy reads her story, she’ll get out of The Wave before anything bad happens. But Amy doesn’t react the way Laurie planned. Instead, Amy chews Laurie out, saying she can’t talk this way about The Wave.
Why did David and Laurie break up The Wave?
The pep-rally for Saturday’s football game becomes a Wave rally, and some two hundred new members join. Yikes. When Laurie refuses to go to the rally, David breaks up with her. So, she hangs out in the publication office of the school paper with other staff members while the Wave members rally.
What did David do to Laurie in The Wave?
Laurie isn’t deterred – she says she can write anything she pleases. Now David is really pissed. He grabs Laurie’s other arm and yells right at her: “We can stop you, and we will!” (15.58).
