Loser

Why does Donald want to be a mailman? What does that job represent to him?

Explain why the Waiting Man’s endless wait for his brother intrigues Donald. How does this relate to his own experiences growing up?

For a time, Donald tries to fix his eccentric behaviors. Why does he do this? Give at least three examples.

Donald isn’t afraid of the dark, but he does fear the Furnace Monster. Why? What does he do to overcome his fear? Why does his effort turn out the way it does?

What changes in Donald’s view of himself when he talks about his life to the old lady of Willow Street? How does his talk with her cause the change?

What makes the bubblegum stone so important to Donald? What is it about the stone that to him seems magical?

What is it in Donald’s nature that leads him to conduct his own search for Claudia? Why does Donald continue that search even when it endangers him?

Donald’s attempt to rescue Claudia was foolish at best and dangerous at worst, yet the adults in his life admire him for it. What do they see in Donald’s crazy action?