Holes

How do the flashbacks impact the story? Why did the author choose to include the flashbacks when he did?

How does Stanley change throughout the story? What about his personality is different from the time before he came to Camp Green Lake?

What is the significance of the boys at Camp Green Lake all having nicknames? Were the nicknames a positive or negative part of their experience at Camp Green Lake? Explain.

What is Stanley’s relationship with his family? How does Stanley’s relationship with his family impact his decisions at the camp?

Why is the history of Camp Green Lake important to the story? How might the Warden’s history impact her personality and actions?

How are Stanley and Zero similar? How are they different? What role does their friendship play in the novel’s outcome?

Stanley experiences many challenges in the story. Choose an example of either Stanley’s conflict with another person, Stanley’s conflict within himself, or Stanley’s conflict with the environment around him. What does the conflict involve, and how does he overcome it? How do his actions support the novel’s main themes? Use examples from the text to support your response.

What is the symbolic significance of Kissin’ Kate’s treasure? Explain how it relates to the plot and themes of the story.