Shouting at the Rain

How does Ronan’s relationship with his father parallel or contrast with Delsie’s relationship with Grammy?

Choose one of the novel’s recurring metaphors and trace its evolution. How does the metaphor emerge and shift?

Explain the role of the Lasko family in the novel. How does the Lasko family enrich Delsie’s life and teach her about the value of love?

What roles do Delsie’s interest in weather and Ronan’s love of sea animals play in the novel?

What purpose does Olive play throughout the novel? Does Olive change throughout the novel, does Delsie’s perception of her change, or is it a combination of both?

Explain how Delsie learns about The Complexity of Human Emotions and Character with reference to either Ronan, Olive, or Tressa.

Find the anagrams in the story and explain how they enhance the novel and emphasize its themes.

Grammy often uses folksy expressions when speaking. How does Hunt use this and dialogue broadly in the service of characterization?