Final Thoughts on "True Diary"

Our last blog posts answered one of the following questions:

1. Discuss your favorite cartoon/picture from the novel. What is significant about it? What does it reveal about Junior and his situation? Why do you think the author includes these throughout the book?

2. Discuss the ending to the novel. Was it a satisfactory ending? Why or why not? What would you have done differently?
3. Junior discusses the “tribes” that he’s a part of on p.217. Discuss how his perception of who his tribe is has changed from the beginning of the novel to this point.
4. What was the significance of the game against Wellpinit and Reardon for Junior and Rowdy? Why did Junior cry at the end after winning?
5. How does Junior change throughout the novel? What do you consider his most significant changes and why?

Please see Colt M, John P, and Aaron P's posts for some thoughtful replies. Good job!

About Blog Post 1

Blog post 1 asked students to consider who Arnold Spirit, aka Junior, is in the way that he sees the world, describes himself, and those around him. Why does he keep an "absolutely true" diary and what keeps him going?

We also shared our own experiences with diaries, "lifeboats" or what keeps us going in hard times, and insights into the reading. Please take a look especially at Aaron P, Mary P, Matt S, and Jesica S's blogs for some great examples of blog post 1!