What kinds of rejection does Tulathimutte depict? Does he leave out forms of rejection that go against his conclusions? Why or why not?

Comment on Tulathimutte’s criticism of identity politics. How does Bee’s view that identity is inherently reductive apply to other characters?

Discuss the way Tulathimutte uses names in this book. How do character names shape or define the reader’s position to those characters?

Compare and contrast The Feminist, Alison, and Kant. How do their romantic and sexual dilemmas differ? How are they similar?

How do the stories present the modern loneliness epidemic? Which motifs and symbols are particularly evocative of this issue?

Consider The Feminist and Max as contemporary manifestations of misogyny. What link do their stories draw between systems of oppression and late-stage capitalism?

How does “Re: Rejection” retroactively affect the reader’s perception of the book? What would be different if this story came first in the collection?

Is Bee happy at the end of “Main Character”? Why or why not?