The Dynamic Changes Of Lev In The Book 'Unwind'

Shawn Sebring
Ms. Adkins
Honor English I
30 January 2023
The Dynamic Changes of Lev
“ ‘I love you bro. . .and I know this is your special day. But I can't be a part of this.’ He hurls the champagne glass against the wall, where it shatters…” (30). The actions of Marcus, the oldest of Lev’s brothers, makes Lev question himself. “ ‘I can't stop wondering why it has to be me’ ” (32). Lev shared his thoughts about being tithed to Pastor Dan while needing some time after the Marcus incident. Throughout the novel Unwind by Neal Shusterman, Lev, (chosen as a tithe from birth) changes from being a grateful tithe to questioning everything he has ever believed. In the novel Lev evolves from being a proud tithe to becoming a resolute friend and a conflicted

He has been proud of being a tithe knowing he is special no matter what others say or do. Lev on his way to harvest camo tells himself, “This is what I was born for. It's what I've lived my life for. I am chosen. I am blessed. And I am happy.” (34). Lev is preparing himself for the harvest knowing he is proud to be a tithe. Then there is an incident. “ ‘Please—you don't understand—you can't take me now, I'm being tithed. I'll miss my harvest! You'll ruin everything!’ ” (36). Connor, an AWOL Unwind, is taking Lev hostage on the highway, while Lev is trying to convince him otherwise, because he has a purpose in life as a tithe. This is the beginning of the new life that Lev is going to have a change in attitude and in

Lev’s new friend, Cy-Ty, is confessing his wrongdoing to his parents and they won't accept him who he is and what he news to hear so Lev was determined to do something about it. “ ‘Tell him what he needs to hear!’ Lev says. He stands there with such wrath in him he feels the earth itself will split from his anger. He told Cy he’d witness this. But he cant witness it and not take action.” (192). Lev couldn't hold back any longer and decides to help by threatening Cy-Ty’s parents. He'd never felt like this before but he was determined to do something for his friend. After Lev helps his friend and becomes street smart, he meets a group of kids at the graveyard (place for runaway Unwinds), that’s main goal is to cause trouble and chaos. Once Lev’s new “friends” cause chaos as clappers at the harvest camp, Lev saves Connor instead of clapping like planned. Connor then sees Lev running back into the building, finding it weird and he later finds out why. “ ‘I probably would have died,’ Connor said, ‘but Lev stopped the bleeding. He saved me.’ ”, “ ‘He saved me too,’ Risa tells him. ‘He carried me out of the building.’ ” (320). Lev was a resolute friend saving them no matter