Hide and Seeker

Analyze Justin’s character development as he faces not only his darkest fears but also the fears of others. What experiences and lessons does he internalize, and how does he grow from them? How could this be considered a “coming of age” novel for him? Provide textual support.

How does the setting of Nowhere contribute to the overall tone, atmosphere, and supernatural themes in the story? Discuss how the dystopian environment impacts the characters’ emotional states and shapes their identities and survival.

Analyze the Seeker and its mysterious backstory. What is the Seeker? How do you think the entity formed, what is its goal, and why is it connected to Duke? Support your theories with textual evidence.

How do memories, particularly traumatic ones, influence the characters? Discuss how the characters’ pasts shape their fears, present actions, and abilities to confront conflicts.

Discuss the novel’s use of rhymes, considering how they contribute to imagery, mood, plot, and themes. How might the novel be different without Hermon’s use of rhymes throughout?

Identify and analyze a symbol or theme not included in this guide. If it’s a symbol, what does it represent, and why? If it’s a theme, how does the novel present it, and what is the message? Use evidence from the book to illustrate.

Nia quotes Albert Einstein when she says, “Any fool can know. The point is to understand” (18). What do you think this quote means? Why? Compare your interpretation to Carla’s and Justin’s reactions.

Compare and contrast two characters from the book. Examine at least three specific scenes that define each character’s personality, motivations, similarities, and differences.