Factotum Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Factotum Topics for Discussion

How does Henry Chinaski view women? Are any of the women he meets in the novel good for him?

How does Henry Chinaski relate to minorities? Is he a racist?

How does Henry Chinaski view humanity in general?

What does Henry Chinaski's love of classical music say about him that differs with the rest of his existence?

Which of Henry Chinaski's phobias is most disabling?

Does Henry Chinaski seem to having the makings to be an author?

Could Henry Chinaski have fit in any of the places he lives and works? What would it have taken for him to settle somewhere?