Chapter by Chapter (Never Let Me Go): Chapter Twelve

The video explores a chapter from 'Never Let Me Go', focusing on the revelation that students at Hailsham are clones destined to donate organs. It discusses the implications of cloning on identity and humanity, the inability of clones to reproduce, and the significance of models and possibles. The narrative also delves into Ruth's possible sighting and Kathy's skepticism, highlighting the emotional and existential challenges faced by the characters.

What is the primary focus of the novel, despite the cloning theme?

• The future of organ donation

• The science behind cloning

• The meaning of humanity

• The ethics of cloning

Why can't Kathy and the others have children, according to the narrator?

• They lack the necessary education

• Cloned animals cannot reproduce

• It is a mystery not fully explained

• They are too young

What are the two camps of opinion regarding the 'possibles'?

• Those who want to find them and those who do not

• Those who believe in their existence and those who do not

• Those who see them as irrelevant and those who see them as insightful

• Those who think they are dangerous and those who think they are harmless

What is Ruth's reaction to the sighting of her possible?

• Indifferent and dismissive

• Excited and nervous

• Angry and confrontational

• Sad and disappointed

Why does Kathy doubt the authenticity of Chrissy and Rodney's story about Ruth's possible?

• She knows Ruth has no possible

• She thinks they are lying for attention

• Their description matches Ruth's dream too closely

• She believes they have never been to Norfolk

What does Kathy sense when discussing the 'possibles'?

• A territory they didn't want to enter

• A sense of excitement

• A feeling of danger

• A sense of relief

What does the narrator suggest about the future exploration of 'possibles'?

• It will be avoided entirely

• It will be unnecessary

• It will be challenging and uncertain

• It will be easy and straightforward