"The Rest of Us Just Live Here" Quiz
A group of ordinary teenagers navigate the challenges of high school while the "chosen ones" battle supernatural forces in the background.
young adult | 348 pages | Published in 2015
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Essay questions
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- How does the author use the concept of 'The Chosen Ones' in 'The Rest of Us Just Live Here' to explore themes of identity and agency?
- Discuss the significance of the characters' ordinary lives and struggles in the midst of extraordinary events. How does this contribute to the overall theme of the novel?
- In what ways does the novel challenge traditional tropes of the young adult fantasy genre through its focus on the 'ordinary' characters?
- Examine the role of friendship and support among the main characters. How do these relationships shape the narrative and character development?
- Discuss the portrayal of mental health and anxiety in the novel, particularly in the context of the characters' experiences with the 'indie kids' and the larger supernatural events.
- How does the setting of the novel, including the town and the high school, contribute to the atmosphere and themes of the story?
- Explore the significance of the recurring blue light and its connection to the larger themes and conflicts in the novel.
