46 pages • 1 hour read
Carl DeukerGym Candy
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Why does Mick’s father lie to him about his NFL injury? How would you have felt in Mick’s position when you found out the truth?
Discuss the various reasons why Mick decides to use steroids. Can you imagine doing the same in his situation? Discuss.
Mick makes a decision to be better than his father, both on the football field and off. What are his reasons?
Why does Mick’s mother stop coming to his games? Do you think this shows a lack of support? Why or why not?
Do you believe Mick might have been better off if his father had never introduced him to football? Discuss.
How do you feel that the author intends for the reader to view masculinity as it is presented in the novel?
Do you believe steroids should be illegal? Why or why not?
How did you feel when Mick’s father downplayed Mick’s promotion to Captain of the Special Teams?
Do you believe that the author intends for Gym Candy to be an optimistic novel?
Why does Mick feel that Drew betrayed him, even after Drew saves Mick’s life?
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