- Stanley believes it was his destiny to be hit by those falling shoes. What’s the difference between coincidence and destiny.
There is a super big difference between coincedence and destiny. Destiny means you can't control it and it just happens for the future, but coincedence means there is an explanation for that it could have or could not have happened. - When he hears Zero’s stories, how does Stanley feel about his own family? How do these stories make you feel?
Stanley felt scared and worried about his family. He imagined them crying and hugging eachother because they were told Stanley ran away from camp and died. These stories make me feel greatful for my family and I am glad they are still here to help me! - How do you think Stanley and Zero feel when the Warden confronts them in Chapter 44?
I think Stanley and Zero felt angry, sad and frightened because The Warden caught them red-handed and they did all that work for nothing. - What do you learn about the Warden in Chapter 45? Does it influence your feelings about her?
I learned that the Warden was use to digging holes because she grew up watching and digging holes. I felt a bit sad for The Warden when I read that. - The Warden’s name is Walker; who else in the story has the same last name? Why might this be important?
I remember there was someone called Trout Walker that has the same last name. This might be important because those 2 characters might be related! - Why won’t Stanley leave the camp without Hector?
Stanley won't leave camp without Hector because Hector/ Zero has been so kind, done so much for him and is his friend! Why would Stanley leave Zero there to get punished or possibly killed by The Warden! - How has Stanley changed in the course of the story? Do you think Stanley had a “hole” in his life Camp Green Lake? Does he have one now?
Yes, Stanley has changed a lot in the course of the story and now he has become a lot stronger, physically and mentally. Stanley has had a big hole in his life before Camp Green Lake and going to that camp actually helped him do a very helpful thing. He lifted the curse on his family and made more friends! Now he doesn't have that giant hole he had before.