Nineteen (Janney) - Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions
1. How do Macklevane’s principles conflict with the world of modeling?

2. If you were in Macklevane’s shoes, what would you do differently in the 1982 world of fashion?

3. How is Macklevane similar to a classic hero? How does Macklevane differ to a classic hero?

4. How would you characterize Macklevane’s childhood? Do you think Macklevane’s childhood has a significant impact on his perceptions of the world and the way that he fits into that world?

5. If Macklevane were to marry one female in Nineteen, who would he choose and why?

6. After reading Nineteen, would you want to be a model. Why or why not?

7. Would you be friends with someone like Macklevane? Why or why not?

8. Do you find the way in which Macklevane behaves to be admirable, or self-serving?

9. Do you find the attitude which Macklevane brings to his own life inspirational. If so, why?
(Questions issued by the publisher.)

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