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

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

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

Using textual evidence, discuss the depiction of the power dynamics between humans and nature in Touching the Void.

Analyze the role of friendship and trust between Joe Simpson and Simon Yates in the memoir. What actions illustrated their commitment to each other during the difficult circumstances?

Assess the impact of Simon Yates’s account of events on the narrative. Imagine the book without his narrative perspective. How would this change readers’ perception of events?

How does Touching the Void explore resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity? Consider another true adventure story and, using textual evidence from each, compare their exploration of these characteristics.

Using textual evidence, analyze how Simpson’s story challenges conventional notions of heroism.

In writing Touching the Void, Simpson hoped to counter the public’s negative perception of Simon Yates’s actions. Was his attempt successful? Provide evidence for your argument.