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Summary
Part 1, Chapters 1-3
Part 1, Chapters 4-6
Part 1, Chapters 7-10
Part 2, Chapters 11-13
Part 2, Chapters 14-17
Part 3, Chapters 18-19
Part 3, Chapters 20-21
Part 4, Chapters 22-24
Part 4, Chapters 25-28
Part 5, Chapters 29-31
Part 5, Chapters 32-33
Part 6, Chapters 34-36
Part 6, Chapters 37-39
Part 6, Chapters 40-42
Part 7, Chapter 43
Character Analysis
Themes
Symbols & Motifs
Important Quotes
Essay Topics
The book is divided into seven larger sections: Kicking; Relapsing; Kicking Again; Blowing It; Exile; Home; Exit. Explain the relevance of these titles by choosing one and analyzing its significance in relation to the content of the chapters it encompasses.
How does dark humor impact the book’s message? What would be the result of a straight delivery without the humorous elements? Use an example.
The topic of class recurs throughout the narrative. Choose an example of an instance in which a Skag Boy confronts class issues head on and provide a brief analysis.