Dog Man: Grime and Punishment

What is Petey’s attitude toward his father at the beginning of the story, and how and why does it change at the end?

What stylistic choices and language does Pilkey use to create the illusion that the reader is flicking through George and Harold’s comic book creation?

What does Munchy’s transformation from a rampaging threat to a happy member of the children’s Comic Book Club say about the role of creativity and silliness, particularly in fostering connection and happiness?

Characters are constantly working on their creative inventions. How does Pilkey use these creations to emphasize the importance of living creatively? What does Pilkey’s instructions on how to draw characters suggest about his beliefs around creativity?

How does Pilkey illustrate The Power of Forgiveness and Love over anger and resentment? Cite examples from the text.

What do Munchy’s tattoos represent?

What do the Mayor’s destroyed rose bushes symbolize about the duality of Dog Man’s psyche? What other characters show duality, and in what way?

How does Petey’s grieving for his mother transform throughout the book? Use examples to show how he grieves at the beginning of the book versus at the end.