Sociopath: A Memoir

Reflect on Patric Gagne’s decision to call her memoir Sociopath. Why does she label herself this way? What are the connotations of the term? How does the title reflect the memoir’s key themes and ideas?

Trace the evolution of Gagne’s sociopathic symptoms over the years. How do her experiences conform to mainstream cultural depictions of sociopathy, and how do they differ?

Analyze the impact of Gagne’s sociopathy on those around her—particularly her mother and David. How does the author’s perspective in later life shape her depiction of those close to her?