Motifs
This type of weather symbolizes Joseph's loneliness and silence.
What is Cold?
This is the narrator for Joseph throughout the novel.
Who is Jack Hurd?
Joseph was reminded of Madeleine when he went to this frozen river.
What is the Alliance?
This person said, "I'm Jupiter's father. I'll always be Jupiter's father."
Who is Joseph?
Jupiter symbolizes this in Joseph's life.
What is Hope?
She is the daughter of Joseph and Madeleine.
Who is Jupiter?
These characters call Jack "Jackie."
This person said, "Kids like Joseph Brook aren't always normal, see? They act the way they do because their brains work differently."
Who is Mr. Canton?
This barn animal symbolizes loyalty, gentleness, and compassion.
What are Cows?
Joseph was sent here after attacking his teacher.
What is Stone Mountain?
This person said, "Jupiter has to be put up for adoption. I promise she'll go to a good family who will love her and take care of her."
This type of person views somebody else's story from their point of view.
What is a Witness?
They beat Joseph up in the school locker room.
Who is Brian Boss, Nick Porter, and Jay Perkins?
Joseph was angry that they weren't there when bad things happened to him.
What are angels?
This person said, "A father's got rights to his own son, you know. Who do you think you are, keeping him away from me?"
Who is Mr. Brook?
These people do their best to support each other.
What is Family?
He takes Joseph and dies in a car accident.
Who is Mr. Brook?
This event causes Joseph to take the pills in the boy's bathroom.
What happened when Joseph found out that Madeleine died?
This person said, "Tell Joseph that Jupiter is doing fine. Tell him she's growing, and happy, and ready for a family."
Who is the librarian?