Theme
The main themes of the book.
What is friendship and finding your place?
He is the new kid.
Who is Jordan Banks?
One the first page Jordan says,¨This is how I feel every single day of my life, like Iḿ falling without a parachute.¨
What is a simile for anxiety?
In Chapter 6, when Jordans parents argue in front of him, he slowly turns into a baby.
What Symbolism for Jordans parents talking down to him like he's a baby?
A Captain America: the Winter Soldier reference.
What is Chapter 6: Jordan Banks: The Non-winter Soldier?
Example of friendship in the book.
What is Jordan Banks goes to Riverdale Academy Day School and doesn't quite fit in, but eventually befriends Liam, Drew, and Alexandra?
The student that was Jordan's first friend.
Who is Liam Landers?
In Chapter 14: Jordan says, "And just like that, Ashley was off to pollinate her flowers..¨
What is a metaphor for gossip?
In Chapter 3, when Jordan walks into the cafeteria, he appears much smaller than the other students.
What is symbolism for Jordan feeling intimidated and out of place?
A Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens reference.
What is Chapter 13: the Farce Awakens?
In Chapter 4: Jordan thinks his friend Maury is talking about vegetables when he mentions squash.
What is the social class difference theme?
Jordan's friend who also feels left out.
Who is Drew Ellis?
In Chapter 1: Jordan explains the importance of shaking hands. He says, ¨And the most important rule of all: never, ever give someone a dead fish!¨
What is a metaphor for a loose handshake?
In Chapter 4, Jordan and Maury appear to be standing two different planets.
What is symbolism for them coming from different backgrounds?
A christmas Story reference.
What is Chapter 9: A Kwanzaa Story?
In Chapter 4: Jordan explains what he has to do on the bus when it reaches different stops to blend in.
What is white privilege?
Jordan's friend who wears a puppet?
Who is Alexandra?
In Chapter 14: Jordan tells his friends, "friends are like training wheels on a bike. They keep you from falling down"
What is a simile for emotional stability?
Throughout the book Jordan fills a sketchbook with comics about his life.
What is symbolism for freedom of expression?
A Lord of the Rings reference.
What is Chapter 2: The road to Riverdale?
In Chapter 4: Ms. Rawle calls Drew by the name of an old student by the same minority.
What is microaggression?
The businessman who is never home.
Who is Bill Landers?
In Chapter 7: Jordan says, ¨I decided to see if General Tso's chicken could get along with pepper steak.¨
What is a metaphor for trying to see if his different friends could get along with each other?
In chapter 4: Teachers mix up the names of Jordan and Maury.
What is symbolism for racism?
A Fight Club reference.
What is Chapter 12: Right Club?