Summary for The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer?

Answer 1

Oh, dude, "The House of the Scorpion" is like a wild ride through a futuristic world where clones are a thing. It follows a boy named Matt who discovers he's a clone of a powerful drug lord. He faces all sorts of challenges and moral dilemmas as he tries to figure out his identity and place in the world. It's a mix of sci-fi, adventure, and ethical questions, so buckle up for a crazy journey!

Answer 2

Chapters 1-5 are getting to know the characters and the surroundings, a gradual intro. Chapters 5-10 is more intense and the rest is how Matt survies in the big house and how he escapes. The chapters are splot into how old Matt is. Your welcome...crappy and short but eh

Answer 3

Here is a list of quotes from the house of the scorpion. You can find more at Goodreads.com/quotes.

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"I always say the truth is best even when we find it unpleasant. Any rat in a sewer can lie. It's how rats are. It's what makes them rats. But a human doesn't run and hide in dark places, because he's something more. Lying is the most personal act of cowardice there is."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"I love you," Matt said.

I love you, too," Maria replied. "I know that's a sin, and I'll probably go to hell for it."

If I have a soul, I'll go with you," promised Matt."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"People's souls are like gardens. You can't turn your back on someone because his garden's full of weeds. You have to give him water and lots of sunshine."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"He has his good side and his bad side. Very dark indeed is his majesty when he wants to be. When he was young, he made a choice, like a tree does when it decides to grow one way or the other. He grew large and green until he shadowed over the whole forest, but most of his branches are twisted."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"Slow people are just paying close attention."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"I don't mind," he whispered. "If I had a soul, I'd probably wind up in hell anyway."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"Patience and love can do anything."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

"Tam Lin says rabbits give up when they're caught by coyotes," Matt said after he'd calmed enough to trust his voice. "He says they consent to die because they're animals and can't understand hope. Hit humans are different.. They fight against death no matter how bad things seem, and sometimes, even when everything's against them, they win."

"Yeah. About once in a million years," said Chacho.

"Twice in a million," said Matt. "There's who of us."

"You are one dumb bunny," said Chacho, but he stopped crying."

― Nancy Farmer, The House of the Scorpion

Answer 4

The House of the Scorpion is About a Boy named Matteo Alacran also known as Matt. El Patron is Matt's creator because Matt is known as a clone. El Patron rules Opium, the land separating Mexico and the US. El Patron makes eejits who are pretty much Zombies with computer chips in their brains. Matt goes from a little house in a poppy field to be the ruler of Opium. He becomes ruler after El Patron dies and he destroys the whole opium land.

Answer 5

"The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer follows the story of Matteo Alacran, a young clone who is treated as a second-class citizen by society. As Matteo grows, he discovers the truth about his origins and fights against the system that seeks to control him. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and morality, ultimately questioning what it means to be human.

Answer 6

The setting mainly take place the in the house where Matt lives in and in the church where Celia works at.

Answer 7

There are many settings:

Rock Oasis

Eejit Pens

Alacran Estate

Little House

Santa Clara Convent

Aztlán

Answer 8

matt is courageos