The Blue Yonder story
An 11-year-old boy travels back in time from 1985 to 1927 using a time machine built by his neighbor.
17 total · 9 major · 8 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| competitiveness | major | Max was determined to beat Charles Lindbergh and in so doing be the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo. |
| grandfather and grandson | major | The 11 year old boy Jonathan traveled back in time form 1985 to 1927 and got to hang out with his inventor grandfather whom he idolized. |
| human childhood | major | We saw the 11 year old boy Jonathan living out a boy's dream mucking around with his grandfather in the year 1927. |
| passion for flying machines | major | Max and his grandson Jonathan were both passionate about airplanes. In particular, Max took Jonathan for a joyride in his biplane "The Blue Yonder". |
| the desire for glory | major | Max dreamed of being the first person to complete a solo trans-Atlantic flight. |
| the desire to pursue one's dream | major | Max dreamed of being the first person to complete a solo trans-Atlantic flight, and he still resolved to go even after it became apparent that he was doing to die in the attempt. |
| time machine | major | Jonathan used a time machine contraption built by his neighbor Max to travel back from 1985 to 1927 to meet his grandfather. |
| time travel | major | The 11 year old boy Jonathan traveled back in time form 1985 to 1927 to stop his grandfather's fatal attempt at a solo trans-Atlantic flight. |
| time traveler meddling in history | major | Jonathan traveled back in time form 1985 to 1927 to stop his grandfather's fatal attempt at a solo trans-Atlantic flight. |
| alcohol in society | minor | The corrupt cop Finch was busted for peddling alcohol during the Prohibition period. |