How does Judy navigate social expectations placed on her as a young girl? Analyze moments in the story where she challenges traditional gender roles. How do these experiences contribute to her sense of self, interactions with other characters, and dreams for when she grows up?

Analyze the role of empathy in the book. How does Judy struggle and succeed in empathizing with other characters’ feelings such as her brother, Stink, and her initial nemesis, Frank Pearl? How does this contribute to her maturation and character arc?

Judy loves her little brother but also finds him annoying. How does she show that she is learning to be gentler with Stink and include him more? Find two examples from the book and explore their significance to Judy’s growth.