Crank

Choose any one chapter of Crank and rewrite it in your own words as a chapter in prose. Feel free to provide details or backstory you think the poem-chapter may have omitted. Compare the original and your version and note down their differences.

Kristina wonders why Adam uses drugs even though he has seen his “brother lie down for the demon” (205). Why do Adam and Kristina find it difficult to stop using drugs despite knowing drug use is dangerous?

All through the text, Kristina refers to meth as “the monster.” Why does she use this particular term for the drug? Support your answer with examples from the text and background research.

The Montana Meth Project (MMP) is a non-profit that aims to reduce drug use among teenagers in Montana through public service messaging and community outreach. The project has been praised for its effectiveness. Research the MMP and write a report on what makes it a success.

Explore the relationship between Kristina and Bree. How would you define Bree?

While Kristina’s father’s neglect plays a part in her developing an addiction, Marie and Scott play a role as well. Would you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Illustrate your answer with examples from the text.

As she becomes more dependent on meth, Kristina feels even more cut off from her family. Discuss how using meth alienates Kristina from her various support systems.

Compare and contrast Adam, Brendan, and Chase in the context of their physical appearance, socioeconomic background, and character. How does the text’s portrayal of these three young men challenge popular notions about American masculinity?