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33 pages 1 hour read

Alice Oseman

Heartstopper: Volume Two

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

1.

Why are The Sparks of First Love such an important aspect of self-discovery and coming of age? How do Charlie and Nick exhibit the significance of this crucial part of growing up?

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What are the smaller and more significant moments that mark the progression in Nick and Charlie’s relationship? How does each of these experiences bring them closer together?

3.

Why does Nick decide to stop talking to his old friends? What does this say about how Nick is changing as a person, and what factors are influencing this change?

4.

How does having someone as understanding and patient as Charlie help Nick Overcome Internal Anti-Gay Bias? How does Charlie show Nick that it’s okay to be confused, and why is this a positive message for readers as well?

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What are Nick’s key traits as a character, and why does Charlie feel so safe around him? In what ways does Nick act protective of Charlie?

6.

How does Nick’s journey of self-discovery demonstrate The Effects of Peer Influence on Self-Esteem? How can these influences be both positive and negative?

7.

Why are books like Heartstopper important for sparking dialogue about LGBTQ+ issues and rights? How do fictional stories impact people’s attitudes and actions in the real world?

8.

How do stigma and bullying affect Nick and Charlie’s relationship? How do each of them respond to this treatment?

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Why do so many people suspect that Nick and Charlie are in a relationship long before they come out about it? What hints in their body language, facial expressions, and subtle actions give it away?

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What do Alice Oseman’s loosely flowing, highly emotive illustrations add to the depth of Charlie and Nick’s story? Why is so much of their relationship unspoken?

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