McMaster - Korman Lit Circle by Gwennie McMaster

Randy

gwennim — 2024-04-12 13:53:32 UTC

"Mr. and Mrs. Hardaway aren't going to be thrilled with this -- although they're pretty used to it, having dealt with Randy for thirteen years"(pg.2)

"Ricky's famous around Serenity for his 'challenges,' which usually involve catching something uncatchable while riding a bicycle, jumping on a pogo stick, swinging on a rope, or rolling inside a truck tire."(pg.1)

Felix Frieden

gwennim — 2024-04-12 13:56:54 UTC

"Felix Frieden is kind of a joke among the kids in town, with his three-piece suits, and his shined shoes, and his no-nonsense attitude."(pg.6-7)

Randy leaving-man vs. society

gwennim — 2024-04-16 13:40:07 UTC

"I can't explain how, but I get the feeling that some kids in serenity-including you-are special, and I'm not"(pg.76)

"It's so awkward. There's no hugging or handshakes. Instead, I give him a piece of paper with my email address on it. 'In case you forget.'"(pg.48)

Hector Being Valuable-man vs. self

gwennim — 2024-04-16 13:50:42 UTC

"When they yell at me, or roll they're eyes at me; when they ground me for some minor thing that isn't even my fault, I remember that word and hang on to it. When I see another family having fun in a way we never do, I picture how mom's lips must have moved to form those precious syllables. I'm valuable. If that's not love, what is it?"(pg.62)

Grass Questions

gwennim — 2024-04-30 13:29:51 UTC

Grass Question #1:

Who is the water polo teacher?

The water polo teacher is Mrs. Delaney.(pg.51)

Grass Question #2

What happened to the car that the "Masterminds" uses to escape?

The car fell off a cliff and burst into flames, in an effort to break the invisible barrier.(pg.285)

Root Questions

gwennim — 2024-04-30 13:30:54 UTC

Root Question #1

If Randy never left his letter, would the "Masterminds" ever figure out what was happening?

Although Randy's words made a huge impact on their revelation, they were starting to notice and understand things that they hadn't before.(pg.62,98)

Root Question #2

What would happen if Serenity was built next to a city?

The experiment that is taking place will definitely change considering it is based on no outside connection. If Serenity is built next to a city, the "Masterminds" will be more exposed to the violence that they are being hidden from. The kids would still most likely figure out what's happening and try to escape, but it would be much easier for the Purple People Eaters to find them.