Discuss Augusten’s relationship with Neil Bookman and his lack of schooling. 4. Body Paragraph 3: Humor as a Survival Tool Focus: Burroughs’ use of sarcasm to process trauma.
How the absence of parental guidance forced Augusten to "parent his parents" and grow up too fast. Running with Scissors
State your main argument regarding humor and survival. 2. Body Paragraph 1: The Illusion of Normalcy Discuss Augusten’s relationship with Neil Bookman and his
Briefly introduce the 1970s setting and the breakdown of Augusten’s family unit. Running with Scissors
Compare Augusten’s original home life with the Finch household.
Dr. Finch’s belief that children are adults at 13 led to dangerous freedom.