1. In Things Change, what does Paul do to Johanna that is typical of an abusive relationship?
2. In what way is Nick a typical abuser in Breathing Underwater? Questions for February 29, 2012 1. The title of Things Change is supposed to be ironic. Think about Paul and explain how the title was ironic. 2. If you were Brad, what advice would you give Paul? How would you help him? 3. If you were Johanna, what would you tell Paul's new girlfriend? 4. Compare Caitlin to Johanna. Why did Caitlin dump Nick so much faster than Johanna dumps Paul? 5. Why do you think it took Johanna so long to finally dump Paul for good? 6. Both Paul & Nick write, but only Nick changes. Why do you think he changes and Paul doesn't?
Things Change by Patrick Jones explores an abusive dating relationship from the perspective of the girl.
Visit Patrick Jones' website to see his other books: http://www.connectingya.com/
Breathing Underwater explores an abusive dating relationship from the perspective of the boy.
Read more about Alex Flinn and her books on her website: http://www.alexflinn.com/
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Thoughts for February 24
1. In Things Change, what does Paul do to Johanna that is typical of an abusive relationship?2. In what way is Nick a typical abuser in Breathing Underwater?
Questions for February 29, 2012
1. The title of Things Change is supposed to be ironic. Think about Paul and explain how the title was ironic.
2. If you were Brad, what advice would you give Paul? How would you help him?
3. If you were Johanna, what would you tell Paul's new girlfriend?
4. Compare Caitlin to Johanna. Why did Caitlin dump Nick so much faster than Johanna dumps Paul?
5. Why do you think it took Johanna so long to finally dump Paul for good?
6. Both Paul & Nick write, but only Nick changes. Why do you think he changes and Paul doesn't?