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Discussion Questions Here are some questions to think about prior to the book club meeting. Not all questions will be covered, but if there is something specific you’d like to discuss, please let me know either ahead of time or during the meeting. When reading the questions, remember, I am not expressing an opinion, simply asking thought provoking questions. 1.Chessy’s story is a memoir. One of the most important questions to ask yourself when reading this genre is, “Do I find the narrator reliable? Do I believe the narrator’s story?” What are your opinions of Chessy? Do you think she is telling the truth? 2. Chessy’s story begins in Japan. From your initial introduction to Chessy as the book opens, what are some of your impressions about her as a young teen? In what ways is her life similar to your own? How is it different? 3.
One of the central relationships in the memoir is that of Chessy and Lucy. What do you think of their dynamic? 4.
When we talk about assault, one of the questions that often comes up is: Could the survivor have avoided the attack? Is this a fair question? Why are why not? 5.
O. Mac encourages Chessy to meet with Owen Labrie. After the assault, he cites the “Bro Code” as a reason for not speaking up. What do you think about this? Is there an equivalent “Girl Code”? What kind of impacts does kind of loyalty have on school culture?
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Chessy’s assault is violent and disturbing. Was it hard to read? Do you think it’s important to read about assault or is better to not know? 7.
Though Lucy struggles to deal with Chessy’s assault, what are some of the ways she ultimately shows she is an advocate for Chessy and other survivors? 8.
St. Paul’s tradition of the Senior Salute and “slaying” was never denied, by anyone associated with St. Paul’s. What does that say about the culture at St. Paul’s? Do you think this a healthy environment for young adults? When you think of school traditions, what do you think of? In your opinion, what are the best ways to change misogynistic culture, traditions, and behaviors? 9.
Chessy described the toxic behavior of the jocks at St. Paul’s. As incoming Freshman, what are you looking for in your high school experience? What kind of extracurriculars and sports are offered at your school? Is there balance between offerings for boys and girls? What do these things tell you about the culture at your school? 10.
Why do you think so many people associated with St. Paul’s had a difficult time believing Chessy? Why do you think some took it so far as to call her names and defame her through social media and comments on news coverage? 11.
Assault survivors are often called liars, attention-seekers, sluts, and other names. Why do you think this kind of attitude exists? 12.
Several students admitted to knowing Owen Labrie’s reputation—that he was physically violent, domineering, and a predator—why did so many girls choose not to believe Chessy and defend Owen? 13.
Why do you think Chessy chose to return to St. Paul’s? 14.
Chessy’s father’s experiences at St. Paul’s was markedly different than his daughters’. Why do you think his good experience is emphasized in the book? 15.
Chessy is a survivor, but she initially struggles with her assault. Even though she has a supportive family, is getting treatment for depression,
and has been removed from the harmful St. Paul’s environment, she still engages in self-harm. Why do you think that is? 16.
Through the publicity of the trial, other former St. Paul’s students come forward and share their experience of sexual abuse, including faculty perpetrators. Did it surprise you that such a toxic environment existed at St. Paul’s? What did you think of faculty and leadership’s reactions, and solutions? Do you think they were effective? 17.
Kuster encourages Chessy and all survivors to “rock the boat.” What do you believe she hopes they will do? Why is this action so important? In your opinion, in what ways does Chessy accomplish this? 18.
Chessy begins the #IHaveTheRightTo movement. Do you think this is an important message? Do some of the rights seem obvious? What do you think it means if obvious rights have to be spelled in order for people to respect said rights? 19.
Were you surprised at the length of time it took for Chessy’s case to come to trial? What did you think of the verdict? Do you think the appeals process is fair? 20.
Chessy is an advocate for change. What kind of changes would you like to see in your school? Community? World?
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