Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl employs several different narrative techniques, including straight-forward first-person narration, numbered lists, and bullet-pointed dialogue. Choose three examples to compare, thinking about how each contributes to the reader’s ability to further understand the development of Greg’s character.

How do the home lives of Greg and Earl contribute to their friendship? 

What purpose does a tight, three-month timeline serve in the pressurization of Greg’s personal growth? How would it differ if Greg was telling the story from ten years down the line rather than the summer immediately after these events?