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54 pages 1 hour read

Gordon Korman

Born to Rock

Gordon KormanFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

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How does Leo’s perspective on McMurphy change throughout the novel as he gets to know that part of heritage?

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For much of the novel, Melinda is Leo’s foil. What does it mean for a character to be a foil, and how does Melinda fulfil this role?

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Much of the novel centers on music and Leo’s relationship with punk rock. How do characters like Leo, King Maggot, and Melinda explore this art form’s relationship to self-expression?

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