English (Boys Dont Cry) Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who is Emmas mother?
Melanie
Name some themes of Boys Dont Cry
Parenting
Relationships
Family
Homophobia
Sense of Loss
Responsibility
Gender
Prejudice
Growing up
Who is Adam secretly dating?
Josh
Who is Josh?
Dantes friend
Why does Josh first punch Adam in chapter 44?
Adam wont kiss Josh
What does Adam say to Dante and his dad about the cut on his lip?
He says he tripped
Who does Dante call when he wants to hit Emma?
He calls his Auntie Jackie
How do you answer writing questions?
Use a P E E L structure
What quotation early in the book shows that Dante is upset about him having Emma given to him?
“Melanie had turned up at my house and thrown a bomb into my whole life.”
What marks does Dante get in his A levels?
He gets four A stars
What quote shows how Adam was not scared to be gay at the start?
“Im not ashamed of who I am and I never will be.”
Why does Adam get depressed?
He was beaten by Josh and didnt look the same
What does “Boys dont cry but men do” mean?
It refers to how Dante wont cry because he wants to be seen as a man, however Adam says he should.
What does “The truth isnt going to bend itself to suit you” mean?
It implies that Dante keeps expecting things to work out, especially in the first half of the book.
