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Which of the central characters is living less of a significantly changed life when Travis returns, and why? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 – 4)

Travis’ parents, because their relationship is the same as it was before he “died”.

Kyle, because he has dealt well with the truth of his sexuality.

Cate, because none of the basic elements of her life are any different when Travis comes back to life.

Hatton, because he had no relationship with Travis prior to his “death”.

What is the mutual metaphoric significance of BOTH the “Great Wave” print and the theatre chairs? (from Part 6, Chapters 23 – 25)

The fact that they are still in his room represents his parents’ respect for his past life.

They both represent past aspects of Travis’ relationship with Kyle that no longer exist in the present.

They both represent aspects of Travis’ previous life that no longer exist in the present.

The fact that they are no longer in his room represents his parents’ negative attitude towards his return.

Which character did Travis not say goodbye to shortly before he died? (from Part 2, Chapters 5 – 9)

Hatton.

His mother.

Kyle.

Cate.

Which of Travis’ earlier experiences can be seen as parallel to his relative comfort sleeping in the “Travis Room” at his dad’s new apartment, and why? (from Part 9, Chapters 32 – 34)

Kyle’s acceptance of his true sexuality, because they are both aspects of the past that exist comfortably with the present.

Cate’s acceptance of Travis’ engagement ring, because they are both aspects of the past that exist comfortably with the present.

Hatton’s plan to dispose of Travis’ ashes, because they are both aspects of the past that exist uncomfortably with the present.

Travis’ obsessive game playing at the arcade, because they are both aspects of the past that exist uncomfortably with the present.

At the burger place with Travis and Kyle in PArt 5, Cate comments that she’s no longer painting. Why is this comment particularly significant? (from Part 5, Chapters 19 – 22)

Because she gave Travis a painting that expressed her feelings for him, Cate not painting can be seen as representing the fact that she no longer has feelings for him.

Because she knows Travis is still in love with her, Cate saying she’s not painting (when in fact she is) is her way of letting him down easily.

Because she knows Travis is finding it easy adjusting to his new life, Cate saying she’s not painting is her way of saying that he’s on the right track.

Because she gave Travis a painting that expressed her feelings for him, Cate not painting can be seen as suggesting that she’s found other ways to say that she loves him.