Character Sketches
Gabe has always felt like a guy. The only problem is that he was born with a girl's body. His passion is being a DJ at the local radio station. He hopes this gig will be enough to settle him into a new city with a fresh start. Until then he has to navigate difficult relationships with his family, friends and love interests. High school is already a difficult time but imagine guarding a secret like Gabe.
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John is Gabe's neighbor and mentor. He is the first man to play Elvis on the radio and also completely accepting to Gabe's secret. He shares and supports Gabe's passion for music. Gabe looks up to John for guidance and John is always has his back.
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Paige has been Gabe's best friend since Elementary school. She is one of the few people who know about Gabe's secret. She is a true fashionista, holds a 3.9 GPA and Gabe's defender. Paige and Gabe struggle to define and label their relationship.
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Character Questions
Gabe
- Why do you think Gabe likes doing radio so much? - What are some of Gabe's biggest struggles? Can you relate? - Who do you think are Gabe's biggest influences? Why? - What do you think is Gabe's biggest fear? - What transformation (if any) has Gabe gone through? - How would you describe Gabe's relationship with his family? With Paige? - Is John's struggle to fit in universal or individual? - What postive and negative qualities does this character possess? What is his biggest strength and weakness? - What predictions do you have for this character? Where will Gabe be in 1 year? 5 years? 15 years? |
John
- What are your impressions of John? Do you like or dislike him? Why? - In what ways is John a mentor to Gabe? - What do you make of John's relationship with his children? Does this effect your views on his relationship with Gabe? Paige
- What are your impressions of Paige? Positive or negative? Why? - Is Paige a good BFF (supportive, caring, respectful, accepting) to Gabe? Why or why not? - What sort of influence is Paige in Gabe's life? |
Vocabulary
Transgender (8) A person who identified as a gender opposite of their sex.
Gender (263) A person's identification as male or female.
Prosthetic (48) A body part that is man-made.
Butch (28) To act or appear brutish, usually referring to a woman.
Gender (263) A person's identification as male or female.
Prosthetic (48) A body part that is man-made.
Butch (28) To act or appear brutish, usually referring to a woman.
Transsexual (38) A person who feels physically and mentally that they were born with the wrong sexually organs.
Sex (264) A person's biology as male or female.
Triangle (37) A relationship involving three people.
Bind (210) To wrap something tightly in a way that constricts or conceals.
Hormones (15) A natural or synthetic substance.
Sex (264) A person's biology as male or female.
Triangle (37) A relationship involving three people.
Bind (210) To wrap something tightly in a way that constricts or conceals.
Hormones (15) A natural or synthetic substance.
Humanity (226) To act in a way that shows a compassion for and towards others.
Brigade (55) A group of people who together for a similar cause.
Erotic (182) Sexual desire
Assault (170) When a person is harmed by the action of an aggressor.
Brigade (55) A group of people who together for a similar cause.
Erotic (182) Sexual desire
Assault (170) When a person is harmed by the action of an aggressor.
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