Becoming Chloe
Where do you stand?
1. Chloe and Jordy go on a journey to find out whether the world is a beautiful place or not. What did they discover? What do you think?
2. The author, Catherine Ryan Hyde, said in an interview, “I can’t write about humans without arriving at hope.” Explain how you think (or disagree) that this is reflected in the story.
3. Jordy is burying Bruno when Chloe’s Good Dog Bruno dog tag flutters down. “As I shovel dirt onto it, I actually notice a lump in my throat. I haven’t cried for so long. I can’t even remember the last time. Maybe I’m regaining my ability to feel things. Which I absolutely refuse to do until someone can guarantee me it won’t be retroactive.” What do you think this is all about?
4. In several places in the book Jordy wonders about Chloe’s intelligence. Here’s one example. “Did she seem…smart?…It’s like she doesn’t even understand what a bad thing is. She doesn’t even know that what’s happening to her isn’t okay. Then when she needs to get something done, she seems a lot smarter.” (p. 19) Is Chloe smart? What makes you think this?
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