Hell Followed With Us

Analyze the significance of Benji being Seraph, particularly considering his religious trauma and transgender identity.

Consider the theme What Makes a Monster. Compare Hell Followed With Us to other stories that challenge the meaning of a monster. A literary example of this is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, though there are many other examples in books and media. How does White’s story continue this discussion, and how does it differ from other iterations?

How do the stylistic choices of White’s narrative enhance the story? Why are elements like gore and the dystopian setting essential to understanding Benji’s character and transformation?

Benji is an anti-hero who sometimes resorts to, or cannot control, his violent tendencies. How important is it for Benji to be a likable character, and how do his more antagonistic qualities add to or detract from the story?

In the end, Benji discovers that he has faith in life now rather than in a supposed afterlife. In what ways does Benji’s spiritual journey, and the beliefs of other characters, demonstrate How One’s View of Death Affects One’s Life?

How does Nick’s friendship with Benji force him to grow as a person? What are the benefits of White leaving their relationship status ambiguous at the end of the novel, and how might the tone or characterization have shifted if these characters labeled their relationship more directly?

Compare White’s book with other novels and stories featuring trans characters. How does this novel contribute to the presence of trans experiences in storytelling?

How does the horror genre come through in Hell Followed With Us? What other stories may have helped to inspire its content and style, and how do they compare?