The Truth About Forever

Compare and contrast Delia and Deborah. In what ways do their qualities enhance or suppress different aspects of Macy’s character? Use the text to support your answer.

What is the significance of the beach house in the novel? Explore the juxtaposition of the beach house renovations with the brand-new townhomes Deborah is building.

What role does the game of truth play throughout the novel? Is it a symbol or a motif? Explain your reasoning using supporting evidence from the text.

Consider the differing ways in which Macy and Deborah view Kristy’s scars. Explore what additional interpretations Kristy’s appearance offers about the theme of The Illusion of Perfection.

How are siblings depicted throughout the novel, and what do the relationships communicate about the story’s themes of Diverse Manifestations of Grief and Embracing the Unpredictability of Life? Compare at least two sibling pairs in the novel using connections from the text to explain your answer.

Considering the novel’s theme of the illusion of perfection, explore what struggles Jason might be dealing with. Of all the characters in The Truth About Forever, who might make Jason feel as though he’s not living up to others’ standards? Cite evidence from the text to support your opinion.

Compare Jason and Wes, exploring the ways in which they are different and similar. Using evidence from the text to support your answer, list and explain three ways in which Wes and Jason impact Macy’s character.

Explain the significance of the title of the novel throughout the story. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.