The One and Only Bob

How does The One and Only Bob illustrate the importance of forgiveness? Examine at least two characters from the book to support your answer.

Challenging times can reveal unexpected traits. Describe Bob’s transition from cowardly and coddled lapdog to courageous hero, and identify at least two key turning points for his character growth.

Does the novel ultimately depict humans as agents of chaos and cruelty or as saviors? Choose three examples in the story to develop an answer. In contrast, if you think the author’s message is more of a “gray area,” describe two examples of that gray area in the story.