Characters and Descriptions
Who is the protagonist and narrator of Twisted?
Tyler Miller
What central theme of the novel involves Tyler questioning who he is and his place in the world?
What is identity and self-acceptance?
What event causes Tyler’s reputation to spiral downward at the beginning of the novel?
Vandalism Incident
How does Tyler’s physical appearance change during the summer before his senior year?
What is Tyler gains muscle and becomes physically stronger
What is the name of the school Tyler attends?
Westbrook
Which character is Tyler’s childhood friend and also his love interest?
Bethany Milbury
Which theme focuses on the pressures Tyler faces to conform to his peers’ expectations?
What is peer pressure and social conformity
Who does Tyler develop romantic feelings for, despite her being in a relationship with Chip?
Who is Bethany Milbury
How does Tyler’s strained relationship with his father affect him emotionally?
What is it makes him feel inadequate and misunderstood
What is the primary way Tyler tries to cope with his social alienation after the vandalism incident?
What is working out and gaining muscle
Who is the antagonist of the novel who bullies Tyler and is Bethany’s boyfriend?
Chip Milbury
Which theme explores the emotional toll that bullying and social isolation have on Tyler?
What is bullying and isolation
What is Tyler’s emotional state when his relationship with his father worsens?
What is depression and emotional isolation
How does Tyler eventually repair his relationship with his mother?
What is through more open communication and emotional connection
Who is the main character's primary antagonist who bullies him throughout the novel?
Chip Milbury
Which character is Tyler’s emotional support and the only friend who sticks by him?
Yoda
Which theme reflects Tyler’s struggle with depression, loneliness, and his mental health?
What is mental health
At what point does Tyler gain a clearer understanding of his identity and accept himself?
What is his epiphany in the end of the novel
How does Tyler’s relationship with his friend Yoda affect his journey?
What is Yoda remains a source of emotional support and ties to Tyler’s past self
What does Tyler ultimately realize about his relationship with Bethany by the end of the novel?
What is that he cannot change her feelings and must accept the situation
Who is Tyler’s guidance counselor who tries to help him understand himself?
Mr. Miller
The novel examines dysfunctional family dynamics. How do Tyler’s parents contribute to his struggles?
What is family and dysfunction
What significant moment happens between Tyler and Bethany toward the end of the novel?
What is their honest conversation where Tyler confesses his feelings
By the end of the novel, how does Tyler redefine his understanding of self-worth?
What is through self-acceptance and letting go of the need to fit in
What major theme does Tyler’s emotional decline reflect about modern teenage life?
What is the pressure to conform and the mental health struggles many teenagers face