Third Grade Angels

Analyze the significance of Suds’s initial excitement about being labeled a “third grade angel.” How does this event set the stage for Suds’s Lessons in Morality throughout the novel?

Analyze the motif of the halo. How does the introduction of the halo reward system influence Suds’s behavior and skew his perception of goodness?

How do key adult figures shape Suds’s understanding of morality and integrity? Explore specific events in the novel that highlight their influence on Suds’s growth.