The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel

Aqualand turns into a tourist attraction in The Aquanaut, and characters like Paul, Sophia, and the aquanaut feel strongly about wanting to keep Aqualand free of corruption and greed. Research a real-life controversy connected to the captive display industry. How does this example mirror the challenges that the characters face at Aqualand? If it is different, how so? How does it connect to The Right of All Creatures to Live Freely?

Discuss the role of memory and legacy in the novel. How do the characters grapple with the traumas of the past, and how does this affect their decisions in the present—both positively and negatively?

Analyze the role of perspective in the narrative. How do the sea creatures inside the diving suit see the world differently than humans? Cite specific examples from the novel to support your answer.