Mr. Mac and Me Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Book Club Discussion Questions

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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Charles Rennie Mackintosh ("Mr. Mac") and our BookBrowse Review of Mr. Mac and Me.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. Thomas Maggs has dreamed of going to sea his whole life, but his family is staunchly opposed. What appeal does the ocean hold for him? Why is his desire so troubling to his parents?
   


2. Thomas is initially drawn to Mr. Mac because of their mutual handicap. Does this ultimately tie them together in any way? How do they each respond to their legs? Is there a difference between the two?
   


3. Thomas spends a great deal of time exploring the area around his town and is accustomed to being able to travel about undetected because he knows the land so well. And yet Mr. Mac is always aware of his presence. What about Mr. Mac makes him aware of Thomas in a way that those who have been around him his whole life are not?
   

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