Argue whether Consider Me subverts or fulfills the romance genre’s “player” trope by analyzing Carter’s emotional vulnerability and Olivia’s agency as a protagonist.

Examine how Becka Mack uses the alternating first-person narrative structure to create dramatic irony. How does this technique shape the development of Carter and Olivia’s relationship arc?

Explore the novel’s depiction of masculinity within the hypermasculine world of professional hockey. How does Carter’s character arc challenge traditional masculine and athletic archetypes?

Analyze how the narrative’s use of the subplot involving Adam and Courtney functions as a foil to Carter and Olivia’s romance. In your answer, consider Courtney’s role as an antagonist; how does she contribute to the novel’s examination of the challenges Carter and Olivia face?

How does the novel use the modern media landscape, including paparazzi, gossip websites, and social media, as a significant antagonistic force? Analyze specific instances where media intrusion directly impacts the plot and fuels the internal conflicts of the main characters.

Analyze the function of public spectacle in Carter and Olivia’s relationship, from the jumbotron incident to the public proposal at Cara and Emmett’s wedding.

Beyond her role as the catalyst for Carter’s transformation, how does Olivia undergo her own significant character arc? Discuss her journey, both personally and in the context of their relationship.

Examine Carter’s relationships with his deceased father and his mentor Hank. How do these men contribute to Carter’s understanding of love and commitment?