Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park Topics for Discussion

Lee Whittlesey
This Study Guide consists of approximately 23 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Death in Yellowstone.

Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park Topics for Discussion

Lee Whittlesey
This Study Guide consists of approximately 23 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Death in Yellowstone.
This section contains 115 words
(approx. 1 page at 400 words per page)
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How do people die when they enter the hot springs? Retell two of Whittlesey's stories.

Why shouldn't people feed the bears? Give two examples.

How does Whittlesey distinguish between park-related deaths and non-park-related deaths? Do you think the distinction holds up?

Which death in the book do you think is the most culpable? Which is the least?

How do you think Whittlesey believes that the park should balance protection with personal responsibility? What are reasons to leave space for personal responsibility?

How do law suits by negligent visitors harm the park? Give at least one example.

Who is Whittlesey's audience? Who is he trying to convince and of what?

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This section contains 115 words
(approx. 1 page at 400 words per page)
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