For some folks in Flipped, perseverance comes easy. Our girl Juli works hard at everything she does—seriously, that girl is a force that can't be stopped. Now compare Juli to Bryce. Let's just say that persistence isn't his first instinct—but over time, he learns that working hard can have some major rewards. Of course it's not all butterflies and unicorns for the hardworking characters in this book, and sometimes working hard doesn't turn out great in the end. So that means our characters also learn that perseverance can't change everything—and that's one tough lesson.
Questions About Perseverance
- What motivates the characters to persevere? And what makes them feel like giving up?
- Does trying hard always pay off in this book? When do you think perseverance helps the characters meet their goals? When does working hard fail to get the job done?
- Which characters work the hardest in Flipped? Are there any characters who don't work hard? Why do you think that is?
Chew on This
Hard work takes the cake. In Flipped, when the characters persevere they always get their rewards.
Sometimes hard work stinks. In Flipped, not everyone finds success even when they try hard, but that's okay.