Linus
What is Linus’s job at DICOMY?
He is a caseworker at DICOMY.
What is Arthur’s role at the orphanage?
He is the master of the orphanage.
What are the limits of Lucy’s powers?
There are no limits.
What is Chauncey’s biggest dream?
To become a bellhop.
What kind of magical creature is Talia?
She is a gnome.
What does Linus put in the front of his house?
He plants sunflowers.
How does the reader know that Arthur cares for the children at his orphanage?
He gives them their own spaces. He allows them to pursues their interests. He willingly cares for the most “dangerous” children.
How does Lucy prove that he is more than his label?
He helps Zoe cook. He works with Arthur to control his powers. He loves music. He cares about his friends.
Why does Chauncy hide under Linus’ bed?
Because he’s been told his whole life that he is a monster and he is meeting those expectations.
What are Talia’s two favorite things?
Gardening and her beard.
What does Linus’ mouse pad reveal?
That he has never traveled. That his job is his life, but he wants more.
How does Arthur know one of the members of Extremely Upper Management?
He was the previous caseworker who came to the island (before he was promoted). They were also romantically involved.
What is Lucy’s biggest fear?
The spiders in his brain or his nightmares.
What creature does Arthur suspect is in Chauncey’s heritage?
A jellyfish.
Why does Talia constantly threaten to kill Linus Baker?
Because Linus represents a threat to her home.
What does Linus argue with Arthur about?
Philosophy.
Why does Arthur fear letting the children leave the island?
He is afraid of people’s preconceived notions. He does not want the children to be judged on their appearance or powers.
What was Lucy’s decorating idea for Linus’ arrival on the island?
Paper mache severed heads representing his fallen enemies.
During the children’s “Expressing Yourself” lesson, how does Chauncey participate?
He recites the history of bellhops.
What does her relationship with her garden symbolize?
Her love of diversity. The many different types of flowers growing together in harmony show that she believes all different types of people should be able to live together in harmony.
What does Zoe show Linus? Why?
She shows him a boat with a flag that says, “Leave. We don’t want your kind here.” She wants to challenge Linus’ ideas about DICOMY. She wants to show the type of animosity and prejudice that they have created in people.
What secret is Arthur keeping?
He himself is a magical creature.
How does Lucy’s characterization show people are more than labels?
He proves actions matter more than reputation.
How does Chauncey’s story prove that people are more than what they appear to be?
Chauncey rejects the idea that he is a monster because he looks different. He seeks a job that is known for interacting with the public and being helpful. He refuses to be scary just because people tell him he should be.
What does Talia tell Sal that helps him to read his poem aloud?
She tells him that he is made of strong stuff on the inside, and that it’s what on the inside that counts.