What kinds of coping methods does Oskar use to deal with his father’s death and the unknowns surrounding it? Are these coping methods effective? Where do they stem from?

How does Oskar’s grieving process act as a microcosmic example of the psychosocial effects of the September 11 World Trade Center attacks?

War and terror shape not only Oskar’s life, but the lives of his entire family. In what ways is Oskar’s family story defined by war? How did the effects of war ripple outward?