Heavier Boots

This chapter starts "twelve weekends later" on page 142 and then goes back "twelve weekends earlier" on page 147. Explain WHY you think the author structed the chapter in this way. How does this reveal something deeper to the reader?

Why does Oskar fantasize about changing his lines in the play that final night?

Why does Oskar say "On behalf of the dead..." before he hits Jimmy with the skull? Is this symbolic? Explain!

Are you surprised at the ways in which some of the Blacks treat Oskar? Explain and provide 1 piece of textual evidence with a proper MLA citation.

Abe Black knows Oskar lives in Manhattan, and Ada knows he lives on the Upper West Side. Ada also knows his name is Oskar before he tells her. How might they know?!

Analyze the syntax and punctuation of Mr. Black (the guy who lives in Oskar's building). How does the punctuation indicate his tone to readers?

What personality trait do Mr. Black and Oskar have in common?

On pg. 159-160, Mr. Black shows Oskar his card catalogue. Oskar wonders if his father were boiled down to one word to fit on a card, what word would that be? What would be YOUR word?

Why do you think Oskar is so drawn to Mr. Black, and asks Mr. Black to search with him? What might they learn from each other?

Page 165 ends in the middle of a sentence. The following 2 pages are images. Why do you think the author structed the chapter in this manner?