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The Accidental Tourist
How is the author an accidental tourist? Pick up one instance from the story ‘The Accident Tourist’ to prove that.
The author has a tendency to invite or involve in catastrophes while on tours or flights. While sometimes he does it unknowingly, on other occasions the accidents occur themselves causing him great embarrassment and panic. Once he got stuck under a seat in the aeroplane while on another occasion, he knocked two drinks, one after the other, on the same woman.
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Bill Bryson says, “I am, in short, easily confused”, What examples has he given to justify this?
What happen when the zipon his cayy-on bags gives way?
How did the author get himself pinned on the aeroplane ? How did he manage to free himself?
Why does the author not drink anything while flying ? What incident does he mention to prove that?
What does the author do to look suave? What spoils his attempts and how?
What does the author not do while travelling alone? Why?
Why does not the author get free air miles for his flights?
Why does the author not get any free air miles for his flight to Australia? How does he react to it?
How is the author an accidental tourist? Pick up one instance from the story ‘The Accident Tourist’ to prove that.
What is the significance of the title?
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