Black Swan Green

Is the bullying Jason Taylor experiences in this book normal, simply a manifestation of the adage that “boys will be boys”? Why or why not?

Using any of the bullies (such as Ross Wilcox, Gary Drake, or Grant Burch) as an example, explain what might lead these boys to their cruel behavior. Do you believe the events of the book will change these bullies, or is their behavior fixed?

What seems to cause Jason’s stammer, and how does he gain control over it? How does his limited access to words shape who Jason is?