My Best Friend's Exorcism

Analyze the role of 1980s pop culture in My Best Friend's Exorcism and discuss how it shapes the characters' identities and perceptions of the world around them. Consider how specific cultural references contribute to the novel's atmosphere and themes.

Examine how the motif of demonic possession serves as a metaphor for the internal and external battles faced during adolescence. Discuss how the author uses this motif to explore the complexity of growing up.

Explore the representation of friendship in the novel and how it is tested by supernatural elements. Discuss how the author crafts this relationship, and whether it ultimately presents a pessimistic or optimistic view of friendship.