83 pages • 2 hours read
Sarah Weeks , Gita VaradarajanSave Me a Seat
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
How would this book be different if it was written solely from Ravi’s point of view? What about from Joe’s point of view? Would the narrative change if it were written from a third person omniscient point of view? Why or why not?
Discuss the female characters within the book. Why do you think the two authors, both of whom are female, chose to focus on two male protagonists? Do you find this problematic? Why or why not?
What role does perception play in the plot of the novel? How does perception interact with assumption? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.
What is the difference between a prank and bullying? Do you think Joe was justified in his prank against Dillon? If you were Joe, would you have handled the situation differently? Justify your response.
Do you think Dillon Samreen learned his lesson, or will he continue to act as the fifth-grade bully? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.
What experience do you have with bullying in your past? Have you ever been the victim of bullying? What about the victimizer?
Discuss the role that chronology and time play in the narrative. Why do you think the authors chose to write a book set in such a short time-span? Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not?
What role does silence play in the novel? What about noise? How do these two ideas interact with one another?
Pick two characters to compare and contrast, like Miss Frost and Mr. Barnes. How are their roles and behaviors similar? How are they different?
Discuss the role of family within the narrative. How do Joe and Ravi’s relationships with their families shape their actions and behaviors? Explain your answer using evidence from the text.
