63 pages 2 hours read

Matt Haig

The Humans

Fiction | Novel | Adult

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Essay Topics

1.

Why does Andrew decide to become a human being? Analyze his intentions and the character development he undergoes before arriving at that decision.

2.

Author Matt Haig does not make it clear why Andrew develops empathy for human beings, leaving it up to his reader to determine the impetus for Andrew’s character development. Why does Andrew develop empathy for human beings? Select a reason that might explain Andrew’s shift in mindset about humans, then develop an argument on the trigger of his character development.

3.

If you were in Andrew’s shoes, would you have chosen to become fully human, or would you have completed your mission and returned to your home planet? Explain your reasoning.

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