Create a relationship web centered on Dominic.

Include:

  • Del
  • Edith
  • Uncle Mont
  • Aunt Shirley
  • Dominic’s parents
  • Everett
  • Mabel

Students label connections with the following categories:

  • Supportive
  • Challenging
  • Changing
  • Inspirational

Track how these relationships evolve throughout the story.

Discussion Questions:

  • Which relationship changes the most?
  • How do relationships influence Dominic’s decisions?
  • Which character helps Dominic grow the most?

 

Extension: Write a paragraph explaining the most important relationship in the novel.