Flora And Ulysses

Flora is certain that Ulysses is a superhero, despite his unusual origins. According to Flora’s knowledge of comic books, how does Ulysses both resemble and deviate from classic superheroes?

What does Dr. Meescham mean when she says, “There is much more beauty in the world if I believe such a thing is possible” (130) in reference to Ulysses’s ability to write poetry? How does Ulysses embody this philosophy?

In Flora and Ulysses, DiCamillo utilizes a variety of fonts and text faces, while also incorporating full-page illustrations and comic strips. What effect do these choices have on one’s reading experience? How do they help characterize Flora?