Community plays a pivotal role in shaping the plot and character development in the novel. How does Swinarski depict the influence of community on individual choices and actions? Provide examples of how different characters navigate their desires within interpersonal relationships and the broader school environment, and discuss the impact that these dynamics have on the overall narrative.

Most characters in the book evolve throughout the story, and each has a distinctive role. What role does a character like Cody McLeen serve in the narrative? What is his character arc, and how do his experiences connect to The Interaction of Social Pressure and Identity Formation in Middle School?

Anna describes Rachel as an “antihero” to her grandmother. Do you agree with this summation of Rachel’s character? Why or why not? Support your answer with textual evidence.