QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND WRITING

1. What definitions of hate does Barry offer? Why does she use hearts to flank “hate” in the introductory panel? Why is it a “main rule of life” that “you can never hate your own parents. No matter what”—with the exception of stepparents (panel 8)? Are readers to believe this? How can her mother say someone “is pig vomit and should be eaten by snakes,” and yet claim that she doesn’t hate her (panel 10)? Why is hate defined throughout with relation to love?

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   Chapter 10 - QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND WRITING: What definitions of hate does Barry offer? Why does she use hearts to flank “hate” in the introductory panel? Why is it a “main rule of life” that “you can never hate your own parents. No matter what”—with the exception of stepparents (panel 8)? Are readers to believe this? How can her mother say someone “is pig vomit and should be eaten by snakes,” and yet claim that she doesn’t hate her (panel 10)? Why is hate defined throughout with relation to love?
2. What is the significance of distinguishing “between the kind of hate that has destructive intent and the kind that’s a response to something destructive,” as explained in panel 17? Why does the recognition of this distinction prompt the Lynda character to tell the substitute teacher “I. Love. You.” panel 18)? With a partner, arrive at a definition of hate and its antithesis, and write a paper arguing for your definition in comparison with alternative definitions.

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   Chapter 10 - QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND WRITING: What is the significance of distinguishing “between the kind of hate that has destructive intent and the kind that’s a response to something destructive,” as explained in panel 17? Why does the recognition of this distinction prompt the Lynda character to tell the substitute teacher “I. Love. You.” panel 18)? With a partner, arrive at a definition of hate and its antithesis, and write a paper arguing for your definition in comparison with alternative definitions.
3. What does graphic art enable Barry to accomplish that she couldn’t do with words alone? How can her fairly unattractive (some might say ugly) characters be appealing?

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   Chapter 10 - QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND WRITING: What does graphic art enable Barry to accomplish that she couldn’t do with words alone? How can her fairly unattractive (some might say ugly) characters be appealing?
4. Present a definition of an abstract concept (such as love, your own version of hate, fear, pleasure, rejection, acceptance) through a combination of words and drawings. If you’re not an artist, team up with a classmate who is, or use existing cartoons, drawings, or other pictures and substitute your own captions.

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   Chapter 10 - QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND WRITING: Present a definition of an abstract concept (such as love, your own version of hate, fear, pleasure, rejection, acceptance) through a combination of words and drawings. If you’re not an artist, team up with a classmate who is, or use existing cartoons, drawings, or other pictures and substitute your own captions.