1. Imagine you were stuck on an island. Who would you want to be stuck with? What are the characteristics of the people you chose that make you think they would be good to be stuck with? If you had to choose anyone from the story to be stuck with, who would you choose and why? 2. Why do you think Frances chose to swim away at the end of the story? Do you think Frances' decision to swim away from the island was justified? Why or why not? 3. What level of commitment do you think Tom and Frances owe to each other? Do you think Tom's expectations or hopes for their relationship were reasonable? Why or why not?

1. If I were stranded on an island, I would want to be stranded with someone who has a positive attitude, resourcefulness, and good communication skills. These characteristics would be important for surviving and staying sane on an island. For example, I would choose someone like Frances from the story because she showed resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
2. Frances chose to swim away at the end of the story because she realized that she couldn't rely on Tom her. Her decision to swim away was justified because it showed her determination to survive and her refusal to give up hope. It also demonstrated her ability to think for herself and based on her own needs and desires.
3. Tom and Frances owe each other a level of commitment that is based on mutual respect, trust, and understanding. Tom's expectations or hopes for their relationship were not reasonable because he expected Frances to be grateful for his help and stay with him out of obligation. This expectation was not fair because it did not take into account Frances' feelings and desires. A healthy relationship should be based on mutual consent and respect for each other's autonomy.