One Came Home

Discuss how Georgie’s grandfather’s embodies the theme of The Impact of Societal Expectations on Individual Choices. How might Georgie’s transformation have differed if he had lived?

Billy keeps secrets from Georgie during their journey. Is he justified in doing so? Are Georgie’s reactions fair when she learns about them? How do these secrets shape Billy and Georgie’s relationship?

Analyze Timberlake’s choice to offset some of Georgie’s thoughts in parentheses. How does this formatting technique influence tone and narrative intimacy? Pick three examples from the text to discuss.