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A Not So Meet Cute
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Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussion of sexual content.
Lottie and Huxley are initially depicted as opposites, but they are alike in many ways. They have similar interests, and they both studied business and have deep bonds with their families. With this in mind, what separates the two characters? How do their differences benefit their character development?
Why does Angela have such a strong impact on Lottie? Does Lottie take an active role in resolving her internal conflict regarding Angela?
What role do the protagonists’ siblings play in the story’s development? Why is it important that Huxley and Lottie have such strong relationships with JP, Breaker, and Kelsey?
Lottie was raised by a single mother in a run-down home, surrounded by people from a higher socioeconomic background. How does this impact her relationships with others? How does she handle her circumstances compared to Kelsey, and why are their situations different?
The novel ends with Lottie and Huxley embarrassing Angela at the class reunion. What does this say about Lottie’s character development? Does this show a resolution of her internal conflicts or not?
Huxley is fixated on his reputation as a businessman, which negatively impacts his dynamic with other people—namely, Lottie. What is Lottie’s main character flaw, and how does it compare to Huxley’s? Are there benefits to his attitude?
Consider the role that wealth plays in the novel, in relation to both plot and character development. Does the novel present a positive or negative view of financially privileged people? How does Lottie’s experience of having her bills and other needs paid for impact this perspective?
How does Huxley and Lottie’s sexual relationship impact the novel? Is it presented as important to their relationship and character development? If so, how?
When Huxley and Lottie originally make their deal, Lottie asserts that she still wants to work for Kelsey even though Huxley could ensure she doesn’t financially need to. What does this indicate about Lottie as a character, and how does it relate to the novel’s overall message of working for money versus being given it?
The third-act conflict arises when Huxley confronts Lottie, thinking she exposed their ruse to Ellie and Dave. What does this say about Huxley and Lottie’s relationship at this point? What function does a misunderstanding at this point in the relationship serve?
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