Slugfest

How does Yash being forced to take summer-school gym highlight The Importance of Context in Determining Fairness. Does forcing Yash to meet this requirement result in true fairness? In what ways could the situation be considered unfair? What lessons does this situation offer about assessing people as individuals, rather than imposing one-size-fits-all solutions?

Choose three pairings of characters in Slugfest (such as Yash and Cleo) and explore how each of those pairs serves as foils for and complement each other in relation to one of the book’s major themes. What lessons does each of these pairings teach about growth and teamwork?

Compare and contrast Arabella’s attitude toward exposing the truth about Nate versus Mrs. Finnerty. What factors are responsible for Arabella’s different feelings toward each of them? What does Arabella’s attitude suggest about the impact of relationships on how she treats others?