66 pages • 2 hours read
Kim JohnsonInvisible Son
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Sierra goes on her own journey of growth in this novel. In what ways is her character arc similar to or different from Andre’s?
Pick two of the Whitaker siblings and compare and contrast how they are treated and respond to their parents, especially in how they think and talk about race. How does the novel explore issues of discrimination and prejudice within families? How do the Whitaker siblings reflect wider social issues and dynamics?
Analyze Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker’s role in the novel. How are they characterized? What is their wider significance in the text?
