How does Patrick McCabe utilize defamiliarization in this novel and to what purpose? Explore two examples.

Consider Braden’s “scandalous” behavior in Tyreelin through three scenes. Analyze the underlying motivations for his behavior.

The novel is told entirely from the perspective of Braden (and occasionally Braden’s imaginings of other characters’ perspectives). Write about the underwear-stealing incident in Chapter 4 from the neighbor’s point of view, including her perception of Braden.