<p>Contamination is defined as “the process of being contaminated.” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, contaminated means “to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.”</p><p>Re-read page 204. Identify how Cap was “contaminated” from Rain’s point of view. Identify how Cap realizes that he was “contaminated.”</p><p>By showing these contrasting opinions about being contaminated, what is the author trying to tell the reader (theme)? Is the “contamination” a good thing or a bad thing in this situation?</p><p>“What would a better word be for “contamination” that would more clearly communicate the author’s message? Use this word to explain the theme of the novel in your own words.</p><p>Contamination is defined as “the process of being contaminated.” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, contaminated means “to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.”</p><p>Re-read page 204. Identify how Cap was “contaminated” from Rain’s point of view. Identify how Cap realizes that he was “contaminated.”</p><p>By showing these contrasting opinions about being contaminated, what is the author trying to tell the reader (theme)? Is the “contamination” a good thing or a bad thing in this situation?</p><p>“What would a better word be for “contamination” that would more clearly communicate the author’s message? Use this word to explain the theme of the novel in your own words.</p>