Fanso and Granny-Flo | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Fanso and Granny-Flo Topics for Discussion

1. Will Bougsie return to visit Fanso?

2. What is the significance of Fanso not being able to picture his father's face?

3. Is Granny-Flo justified in being angry with Fanso when Fanso asks about his father? Why would she be angry and unhappy?

4. The long pants seem symbolic, representing Fanso's transition into adulthood. Has Fanso matured in any way? Has he matured enough to be considered more of a grownup than a child?

5. Is the account of Fanso's emotional life realistic?

6. Since there is no action adventure in "Fanso and Granny-Flo" where does the story's interest lie?

7. Is Bougsie a bad man? 8. Is Fanso cruel to want to see his father against Granny-Flo's wishes?

9. When Fanso becomes a father will he be like Bougsie?

10. Why is...
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