How does The Brooklyn Nine’s narration style reinforce the novel’s themes? How would it change if it was told from only one perspective? Create your own chapter in which two generations interact with one another, explaining how the interaction you wrote emphasizes the symbols and motifs of the novel.

Compare Felix and Snider’s lives. What has changed over the years? What has stayed the same? Which family traits persist, and which have died away? What do the continuing traits say about their characters?

Consider the role of names in the novel. When are names important? What theme do these names help build? Compare two names within the novel and analyze their meanings and the characters who have them.