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More Than Just The Diseas1
More Than Just The Diseas1
Plot
Write a brief summary of the story.
Character
How do we get a sense of Neil Fry’s mother even though she does not
actually appear in the story?
How does Neil feel about his mother? Find evidence to prove your
point.
How do the other characters treat him? Focus on Michael and Mrs
Wan. Use evidence to back up your opinions.
How does Neil and Michael’s relationship change during the story?
Theme
What themes can you identify in this story? How does MacLaverty explore these
issues?
Narrative
The story is told in third person but from the viewpoint of Neil. Why?