Summary of Shuggie Bain: A Novel by Douglas Stuart : Discussion Prompts

By Sarah Fields

Shuggie Bain is the first salvo of Scottish author Douglas Stuart into writing literature. The book received widespread recognition and bagged several accolades and awards such as the Booker Prize in 2020 under the literary fiction category and was also a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction, L.A. Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize and the National Book Award PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel.

The book is set in the early 90’s era and showcases the struggles of the young protagonist Shuggie Bain and his mother Agnes Bain as they try to overcome the myriad of challenges surrounding them such as poverty, addiction, and identity crisis.

In this comprehensive look into Shuggie Bain: A Novel by Douglas Stuart , you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:

• Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information
• Overall plot synopsis and author biography
• Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
• Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions

And more! 
 
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial companion guide based on Shuggie Bain: A Novel by Douglas Stuart and is not affiliated to the original work or author in any way. It does not contain any text of the original work. If you haven’t purchased the original work, we encourage you to do so first.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sarah Fields
• Release date: Jun 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9791220816908

Book preview

Foreword

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Tips on Using Discussion Prompts:

●  Readers and students are recommended to write 100-word responses to the prompts. Written answers could be shared in small group discussions.

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Whether you’re an avid learner set out to reach the best for yourself, or a student struggling to learn the subject matter, these discussion prompts can get you to actively respond as you question, analyze, relate, and reflect.

Sarah Fields

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter One: Introducing Shuggie Bain

Chapter Two: Analysis & Review of Shuggie Bain

Chapter Three: Let’s Meet  Douglas Stuart

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