
It shows that even when someone, Con, seems ok they may not be. What role does Karen play in the story? She is a reminder of where Conrad was and how easy it would be for him to slip back into the way he was. What class does Conrad love at school? Chorus Who is Ray? Cal's business partner What role does Ray play is the story? He shows how relationships can be mended because despite his affair, he and his wife have a strong marriage. What does Cal do? He is a tax attorney How long does Conrad lie to his parents about where he is after school instead of being at swim? A month What role does Jeanine play in the story? Her parents are divorced and it foreshadows Conrad's situation at the end of the book, she also shows his growth as he is able to form new relationships. What does Cal do a lot of that low key bothers Con? He constantly asks him how he's doing and checks on him a lot How does Cal and Conrad's relationship change over the course of the novel? They grow closer until it is just them in the end, and they both understand each other much better. What are the problems in Beth and Cal's relationship? They don't communicate well and have very different views on healing. But cal says that problems started the last Christmas while they were in Florida so they shouldn't go.

Where does Beth want to go for Christmas to try to fix all their problems? London.

Which of Con's parents never visited him in the hospital? His mother. What does Conrad's mother think about his suicide attempt? That he did it to hurt her. Berger in the middle of the night and realizes he has to change. Conrad's girlfriend Jeanine Author of Ordinary People Judith Guest What time period does this take place in 70's Conrad's friend from the hospital Karen What happens to Karen just before the end of the book She kills herself What's does Conrad do after he finds out about Karen's death? He goes to see Dr.

What did Conrad quit after he came back to school Swimming Conrad's best friend Lazenby Which parent does Conrad have a better relationship with? His father Why does he feel disconnected from his mother? His mother clearly favored his brother and he tells his dad that she hates him, she is a perfectionist and he is not perfect.
