Revealers Blog Questions for the Week of 11/6-11/13
PREDICTING:
1)
In the chapter “Bird Boy,” Russ describes Big Chris as,
“…just kind of loyal and there. At least, until this happened, he was there.
After what happened that day, Big Chris never acted quite the same” (p. 55).
Why do you think Chris helped Elliot and Russ during the bridge incident, and
how do you think the foreshadowing and the bridge event are going to continue
to change Big Chris as a character in the novel? Explain.
2)
THINKING
BEYOND THE TEXT:
In class, you already discussed
whether or not you thought violence is ever acceptable. Now, write your own
individual answer to that question, relating it to Elliot’s violence towards
the Jock Rots, and the bridge incident. Please be detailed and thoughtful in
your explanation.
3)
INFERENCE/READING
BETWEEN THE LINES:
In the middle of page 63, Russ’s
mom suggests that Elliot is lucky—even after leaving the hospital after he
“accidentally” has been dropped off of a bridge by the Jock Rots. Russ’s mom
says, “He has his family. And his mom’s right—now he has you two.” Russ doesn’t
understand her, and thinks to himself, “Didn’t they understand what a disaster
this was? Hadn’t we just come from a hospital? Hello?” Explain what Russ’s mom
is thinking here. Do you agree or disagree with her. Please be thoughtful and
detailed in your answer.
4) THINKING BEYOND THE TEXT:
On pp. 67-68 in the novel, Russ’s
mom reacts to Elliot’s bridge incident, and Catalina’s bullying, by saying:
“Girls at this age can be really vicious, and so vulnerable. I almost think
it’s more serious business than you boys with your physical stuff.” Explain
what she means. Do you agree or disagree with her? Explain.
