76 pages • 2 hours read
Ned VizziniIt's Kind of a Funny Story
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Craig’s inner dialogue allows the reader to see his attitude toward himself and his approach to his mental illness. How does his inner dialogue reflect his progression from the beginning to the end of the novel?
What does It’s Kind of a Funny Story portray about society’s assumptions toward Mental Illness? What misconceptions does the book dispel?
The Importance of Human Connection is a major theme throughout Craig’s journey. Pick three individuals and explain how they play a role in his development.
How does Ned Vizzini use humor as a literary element in It’s Kind of a Funny Story?
What is the significance of map making throughout the story? How does Craig’s attitude about maps show his development as a character?
As a teenager, Craig is overwhelmed with the pressure of becoming an adult. What does his journey say about the pressures of young adulthood?
How does It’s Kind of a Funny Story engage with the impact of privilege on mental health treatment?
During his time at Six North, what does Craig learn about the Importance of Human Connection?
What insight does Craig’s story give people who haven’t struggled with mental health issues? How is Craig relatable, and how does Vizzini demonstrate this in the novel?
