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Beck bounces around relationships in a search for meaning that she does not understand. What does Beck want from life, and who is best placed to offer it to her?

The cage is a repository for valuable books. How does Joe turn the cage into a metaphor for his fractured psyche?

Benji, Peach, and Nicky are Joe’s main rivals for Beck’s affections. How does each of them reflect a different aspect of Beck’s personality?

Telephones delineate the public and private worlds. How do the characters use their telephones to create public and private identities?

Joe loves literature and pop culture. How does he use books and films to connect with other people?

Joe is not alone in his obsession. How do other characters show signs that they have obsessions of their own?

A theme in the book is the difference between new and old things. How do the characters’ differing tastes reflect their compatibility?

Joe hires and fires numerous people throughout You. How do his hiring choices mirror his changing obsessions?