Reality Boy

How has the role of reality television come to shape Gerald’s perspective of his life? How do the roles of performer and viewer shape his reality and fantasies?

How do the flashback chapters that discuss the filming of Network Nanny affect the reader’s developing understanding of Gerald’s traumatic past? What effect do these interspersed chapters create?

What is the dynamic of Gerald’s relationship with his family? Who are his main antagonists and allies? According to Gerald, is there any potential for these roles to change?