Around The World: Narrative Focus

Around The World Overview

• Phileas Fogg is a fictional character from Jules Verne’s novel, known for traveling around the world in eighty days.
• The narrator, a twelve-year-old, is inspired by Fogg and aims to replicate the adventure using virtual reality technology instead of traditional travel methods.

Virtual Reality Journey

• The narrator receives the EyePatch VirtualSenso Helmet for their birthday, used primarily for gaming.
• Decides to undertake a virtual world tour starting from the geographic South Pole (coordinates: 90°00′S).
• The experience feels incredibly realistic, simulating cold and snowflakes, enhancing immersion.

Adventure Begins

• The protagonist envisions impressing their teacher with geography homework upon return.
• The avatar is dressed in outdoor gear, indicating preparation for a harsh environment.
• Encounters a towering ice structure, initially perceived as manageable, turns out to be much larger.

Unexpected Challenge

• Inside an ice cave, the narrator confronts a yeti, leading to a fearsome attack.
• A startling realization occurs that the narrator is not in a game; they are physically stuck in Antarctica.
• The transformation of the experience evokes a sense of urgency and danger as they face the yeti.

Retrieval Focus Questions

• Synonyms for determination reflected in character attributes.
• Descriptive language regarding environmental conditions.
• Insight into the narrator's enjoyment of breakfast indicated by the word "hearty."
• Physical interaction captured through actions described.
• Emotion conveyed by auditory effects in the narrative.

Vipers Questions

• The character aims to emulate Phileas Fogg.
• The initial clue revealing actual travel is the sudden feeling of physical pain from the yeti's attack.
• Lucky avatar clothing preparation serves to protect from frigid virtual environments.
• The coordinates entered were for the geographic South Pole (90°00′S).