Will has plenty of things to be afraid of in Freewill. The police, the freaky reporter, the ominous anonymous callers, the sudden growth in the gnome population… yeah, dude has plenty of reason to panic. But for all he has to be afraid of, it also seems like people are also kind of afraid of him. They certainly tiptoe around him, anyway, treating him like fragile and damaged goods. Well, except for Angela. That's really not her style.
Questions About Fear
- What fears does Will have because of his parents' death?
- What prompts Will's courage to face the people who are threatening him? Use the text to support your answer.
- Does Will's fear teach him anything about himself? How about about the world?
- Is Angela afraid of anything? And, if so, what?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
For all of the ways that Will struggles, when it comes to fear, he handles it remarkably well.
Angela is the most fear-filled character in the book.