Stuck in Neutral Topics for Discussion

This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Stuck in Neutral.

Stuck in Neutral Topics for Discussion

This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Stuck in Neutral.
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Topic 1

Is Sydney McDaniel attempting to play “God” by ending his son’s life? Is it right for him to contemplate ending Shawn’s suffering? Explain.

Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Shawn and his father. In a number of points through the book they are compared as being one in the same, such as their commonality of double jointed thumbs. How are these characters related? Why are they described as being the same person? Explain.

Topic 3

What does Paul do to the strangers who attempt to burn Shawn? Is this action justified? What might have happened if Cindy did not come out and stop Paul? What does this tell us about Paul as a character?

Topic 4

Why does Shawn love his seizures? What happens to Shawn when a seizure takes hold of his body? How does this give Shawn a sense of control that he would not...

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