How do the flashback chapters that discuss the filming of Network Nanny affect the reader’s developing understanding of Gerald’s traumatic past? What effect do these interspersed chapters create?

What is the dynamic of Gerald’s relationship with his family? Who are his main antagonists and allies? According to Gerald, is there any potential for these roles to change?

How does Gerald’s relationship to his anger transform throughout the novel? How does he ultimately come to understand his anger?

How effective is Gerald’s anger management class compared to other methods of emotional regulation in his life? What impact does his anger management coach’s advice have on his overall wellbeing? Is it for better or worse?

Discuss the core traits and function of Gersday. What aspects of Gersday feel most prominent? At what points of his life does Gerald most find himself in Gersday?

What impact does Gerald’s traumatic childhood have on his present life? How does this trauma manifest in his everyday life?

Discuss a major turning point for Gerald that allows him to discover his full potential beyond his abusive family and reputation.

Why is Hannah such a pivotal figure in Gerald’s life? How does she affect a major change in him?