Twisted

Does Tyler’s father care about what happens to Tyler? Justify your answer through quotes from the text. 

What decisions does Tyler make, and what actions does he take, that show the kind of man he wants to be? 

How do Tyler’s physical changes inform his mental and emotional changes? How would the story be different if Tyler had not had such a dramatic physical alteration?

How do the adult men in Tyler’s life (Mr. Salvatore, Mr. Pirelli, Mr. Benson, Joe the janitor) let him know they care about him? Is Tyler receptive to their guidance? Explain. 

How does Yoda dating Hannah affect his friendship with Tyler? How does it affect Tyler’s relationship with Hannah?

How does Twisted use the idea of hell to illustrate what it is like to be a teenager? Provide examples. 

Hannah is excited to become a freshman, in spite of Tyler trying to manage her expectations. Compare and contrast Hannah’s expectations as a freshman girl versus Tyler’s expectations as a senior boy.

The rumor mill at George Washington High School spreads false information. How does Tyler use the rumor mill to his advantage? How does the rumor mill make his life more difficult?