Lit Circles Discussion "First Love" Questions & Answers

What is setting of the book?
In Vladimir's house, Zinaida's house and the backyard

What do you think the author wants you to learn from reading this story? 

I think the author wants to show how "first love" is commonly described in the book and at the same way how it connects it into real life.

How does the main character remind you of yourself, another character or someone you know?
It reminds me of many situations that happened in my life, like more than once I remember how my friends's first love was and including me as well.

Can you relate to the main character’s conflicts or problems? 
I think his main problem was that Vladimir was putting a lot of attention to Zinaida in becoming his first love, he didn't know how to react against Zinaida's actions, even though she was mean, careless and didn't put much attention to him, he insisted in taking the situation thinking he could handle it and even take it farther and suffer from the inside knowing that she was not for him. 

What is the main conflict in the story? 
That Vladimir didn't had enough experience to see the real world because he was in love.

Which character do you like the most? 
I think Vladimir's father was my favorite character because he was taking it chill and he was seeing Zinaida at night when Vladimir was distracted or something

Which character do you like the least?

I dont have one

At what point in the story did you decide if you liked it or not? When Zinaida told Vladimir that he needed to see the reality and she wasn't in love with him, she was just using him.

Do like the way this author writes? Why or why not? 

I like how he expresses the story because even though there are some parts in the book that put you in struggle,this makes you think even farther than just the reading part. 

How does the main character change throughout the story?
At first he falls in love with Zinaida immediately and when the time passes by Vladimir takes the situation more seriously and puts him to think.

Explain how the title connects to the story. 

Do you like the resolution? Why or why not? 

The title connects to the story because of Vladimir's first love, it expresses how first love was in his situation.

What motivates the main character’s actions? 
He wants Zinaida just for himself and because he is in love.

Do you think those actions are justified or wise? 

They are justified

If you could insert yourself in the book, what character would you be? 
Vladimir's father.

Is the plot well developed and believable? 
Yes, seems like a real life story.

What passage in the book

is the most memorable to you? When Zinaida went to Vladimir's house and gave him the kiss.

If you could interview the author, what would you want to know?
Why you didn't gave up? and look for someone else

What is a character trait that you could use to describe your favorite character? 

What events cause the character to change?
 When he saw Zinaida's window open and at the same time his father entering the house.

What actions, thoughts, dialogue or reactions from other characters support your choice? 

Does the author use flashback, going back and forth between present and past?
no 

Who is the narrator? 

Vladimir 

Are there any quotes or passages in the book that inspire you? 

No

Are there any characters or events that remind you of another book? Explain. 

Was the story predictable or surprising? Explain. 

Predictable because Vladimir was sixteen and Zinaida was way older and she had many guys around her. 

Do the characters or events connect to people or events in our world? 

Yes it happens every day

Were there any parts of the story that confused you? some parts were confusing

Are there any words that confused you?
If so, can you still understand what is happening? Which words?
What page? 

If you could give this chapter a title, what would it be? Explain why. 

I would leave it as it is.

Describe what was happening and what about the passage confused you? 
WORK IN PROGRESS.....