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Why was Robert Neville forced to stay near his home on cloudy days?
Why was Robert Neville forced to stay near his home on cloudy days?
He couldn't judge the time of day when the vampires could come out.
In chapter 1, what does Neville replace his broken mirror with?
In chapter 1, what does Neville replace his broken mirror with?
Garlic
Describe Neville.
Describe Neville.
Tall man, 36, English-German stock, features indistinguishable except for the long, determined mouth and bright blue eyes.
Why did Robert burn down both of the neighboring houses?
Why did Robert burn down both of the neighboring houses?
How many necklaces does Neville make and what are they for?
How many necklaces does Neville make and what are they for?
What does Neville make in his free time?
What does Neville make in his free time?
What type of music does Robert listen to and why?
What type of music does Robert listen to and why?
Who is Kathy and what happened to her?
Who is Kathy and what happened to her?
Who is Ben Cortman?
Who is Ben Cortman?
Why did Neville want to soundproof his home?
Why did Neville want to soundproof his home?
How did the women make things difficult for Robert?
How did the women make things difficult for Robert?
How does Neville feel about his tattoo and describe it.
How does Neville feel about his tattoo and describe it.
Why are Neville's teeth of great concern to him?
Why are Neville's teeth of great concern to him?
Why would the vampires often resort to attacking each other?
Why would the vampires often resort to attacking each other?
What are the items from Neville's list for the day in Chapter 2?
What are the items from Neville's list for the day in Chapter 2?
Why were the women vampire victims the color of 'fish out of water'?
Why were the women vampire victims the color of 'fish out of water'?
How did Neville feel about his car and why?
How did Neville feel about his car and why?
Other than the smell, why does Neville despise going to the burning pit so much?
Other than the smell, why does Neville despise going to the burning pit so much?
While shopping, what is Neville forced to do with the sleeping vampires?
While shopping, what is Neville forced to do with the sleeping vampires?
Why are women tougher for him?
Why are women tougher for him?
Who is old Fritz and what do we learn about him?
Who is old Fritz and what do we learn about him?
List the strange facts about the vampires.
List the strange facts about the vampires.
List the facts Neville finds untrue.
List the facts Neville finds untrue.
How many vampires did Neville kill the day he went to the grocery store and why?
How many vampires did Neville kill the day he went to the grocery store and why?
What is the strength of a vampire?
What is the strength of a vampire?
Explain how the legend swallowed science.
Explain how the legend swallowed science.
Why does Robert struggle with eating?
Why does Robert struggle with eating?
Why does Robert consider accepting Cortman's invitation?
Why does Robert consider accepting Cortman's invitation?
What is the significance of being within 'a day's drive of his house'?
What is the significance of being within 'a day's drive of his house'?
What are coffin nails and where does Robert keep them?
What are coffin nails and where does Robert keep them?
What type of music does Robert listen to?
What type of music does Robert listen to?
Identify and explain the comparisons Robert considers to vampires.
Identify and explain the comparisons Robert considers to vampires.
Who does Robert visit in the beginning of chapter 4?
Who does Robert visit in the beginning of chapter 4?
Identify the suspense at the end of Chapter 4.
Identify the suspense at the end of Chapter 4.
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Study Notes
Robert Neville's Situation
- Stays near home on cloudy days to avoid vampire attacks due to inability to gauge time.
- Replaced broken mirror with garlic as a protective measure against vampires.
Character Description
- Robert Neville is a tall, 36-year-old man of English-German descent with bright blue eyes and a determined mouth.
Home Defense
- Burned neighboring houses to prevent vampires from accessing his home via roof jumps.
- Created approximately 25 garlic necklaces to hang on windows as a vampire deterrent.
Daily Life and Activities
- Spends free time crafting wooden stakes for defense against vampires.
- Listens to classical music, specifically Mozart, to drown out vampire sounds and maintain sanity.
Personal Background
- Kathy, Neville's daughter, is deceased, weighing on his emotional state.
- Old Fritz, Neville's father, was skeptical of vampire existence, emphasizing the theme of disbelief.
Vampire Characteristics
- Vampires are repelled by garlic, remain indoors during the day, and die from stake wounds.
- Contrary to popular belief, some myths about vampires are disproved; they are not invisible in mirrors or capable of transforming into bats or wolves.
Encounters and Conflicts
- Experienced difficulty with vampiric women who taunted him, molding his psychological struggles.
- Killed 47 vampires on a grocery store outing, as he was equipped with 47 stakes.
Emotional Struggles
- Faces challenges with motivation to eat and maintain life due to apathy stemming from surviving in a vampire-ridden world.
- The emotional toll influences decisions, such as considering acceptance of Cortman's invitation to join vampires.
The Concept of Time
- "A day's drive" ensures he returns home before sunset, vital for his survival against vampire threats.
- Watches stopped, leaving Neville unaware of time, especially exacerbated by a cloudy day, adding to his isolation and suspense.
Miscellaneous Facts
- Coffin nails, crucial for assembling coffins, are stored in his basement.
- Believed vampires are a product of legend overtaking scientific reasoning, blurring the line between myth and fact.
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