Christine

Describe Arnie and Dennis’s relationship. Why are they friends? How do they become antagonists? When does their relationship perpetuate masculine stereotypes, and when does it subvert them? Develop a brief essay, incorporating textual evidence.

The characters refer to LeBay’s car as “she” and “Christine,” reflecting The Link Between Objectification and Sexism. Research the use of female names for cars, ships, and other machines. How did this trend emerge, and why does it persist? How else is this history reflected in Christine?

Some characters believe that Arnie was destined to buy LeBay’s car. How does this element of the novel develop the trope of the “chosen one”?