Discussion Questions for Monday, November 22, 2010


Due by the end of the period, today

Question 1

Many characters in The Misfits have endured a loss. These losses have shaped their personalities and have affected each of them differently. Choose ONE character from The Misfits and discuss:
  • the specific loss this character has endured
  • how this loss has shaped this character's personality
  • how this character has dealt with his or her loss throughout the book

Question 2

Of all the characters in the book, who has shown the most courage and why? Be sure to identify the character in question AND support your answer with both an explanation AND a specific direct quote from the book.

Question 3

Record 1 example from each category of your STEAL graphic organizer for direct characterization. Be sure to identify your assigned character AND explain what these examples reveal about the character in question.