When Rex gets glasses, he’s bullied daily. What motivates other students to bully Rex about his glasses? Why do students like Victor go out of their way to harass and intimidate others?

How does Rex’s initial response to Victor’s bullying cause himself more harm? Why does Scott continually urge Rex to stand up to Victor, and how does Rex’s attitude change after doing so?

What does Rex mean when he says that his abuela can “see the world a whole lot better than most” (185)? How does Abuela’s wisdom help transform Rex’s perspective of his own life and circumstances?