Lemons

What do Lemonade, Charlie, and Tobin all have in common? What are their differences? How do these similarities and differences create conflict and help each character grow?

Why is Tobin so interested in Bigfoot? How does Lemonade develop an interest in Bigfoot despite her skepticism of its existence? What hints along the way indicate that Bigfoot is real, and what does believing in Bigfoot symbolize for the two grief-stricken children?

How does Lemonade adjust to her new life in the wilderness of Willow Creek? Why is it so difficult for her to get used to the new environment at first? How does Lemonade’s desire to find Bigfoot relate to Names and Legacy?

What is the meaning behind Lemonade’s name, and why does she come to Willow Creek feeling like she no longer lives up to it? How does Lemonade find herself again? Trace Lemonade’s reclamation of her name.

By moving in with Charlie and meeting Tobin and Debbie, Lemonade finds a new and unexpected family. How does Creating New Love From Old Loss relate to the grief process? How does it relate to Lemonade’s name and her perceived purpose as a human being?

Navigating Grief comes in a wide range of forms. What are some of the signs in Lemonade that she is grieving more than she lets on? What subtle clues in her behavior indicate that she hasn’t yet accepted her mother’s death, and how might Tobin have noticed them?

What does it mean to have a volcano inside oneself? How does Lemonade cope with her volcano, and how does she learn to calm it? Give specific examples from the text.

Why is Mrs. Dickerson such an important part of the story despite only appearing for moments at a time? How does her advice alter Lemonade’s perception of the world and her own grief, and why does hearing about her mother as a child help Lemonade heal?