Analyze Marty’s character development throughout the novel. What experiences and lessons does Marty internalize, and how does he put these lessons into practice? Support your answer with textual evidence from the novel.

Compare and contrast two characters from the book, analyzing at least three specific interactions to judge each character’s inner motivations and qualities.

Identify and analyze a symbol that is not described in this guide. If a symbol, what does it represent and why? If a theme, how is it presented, and what is the meaning of this message? Use evidence from the book to support your answer.