24 Hours In Nowhere

How are socioeconomic disparities manifested in the novel? What literary elements does Bowling use to convey the characters’ economic status?

Consider the different family structures present in the novel. How are families organized? How does Bowling suggest that friends similarly count as family?

Compare and contrast the characters’ relationships at the beginning and end of the novel. How do these relationships evolve? You might consider Conquering Challenges Through Cooperation in your response.