Stuck In Neutral

Describe Shawn’s attitude towards his condition. Would you say that he is positive, cynical, or realistic about his experiences? Explain your answer with evidence from the text.

In Chapter Three, Shawn sees a dog die. How does Shawn’s encounter with death inform his opinions about death? How does it shape his thoughts on his father planning on killing him?

There are many sides of a person’s identity, both internal—how you see yourself—and external—how others see you. How do Shawn’s internal and external identities differ? How are they the same? How does the interplay between the two shape the narrative?