79 pages 2 hours read

Amy Ellis Nutt

Becoming Nicole

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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What is gender dysphoria, and why does it make transgender people feel as if their existence is constantly being questioned?

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Why does Wyatt react so strongly when Jonas gets his way? What does this say about Wyatt’s relationship with himself, especially the way he looks?

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Share two to three examples of how Nutt portrays Kelly as a heroine in Becoming Nicole, and explain how her own upbringing helped her develop an approach to parenting that helps Wyatt/Nicole remain resilient in the face of many challenges.

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