Georgia is generally dissatisfied—we're talking with school, her friends, her appearance, her family, her family's appearance, and that's just to name a few of her gripes. So it goes when you're fourteen and trying to figure out who you want to be in the world. It often starts by identifying what you don't want to do. And since Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging is Georgia's diary, it makes sense that we'd see her negative feelings unleashed in spades. It's kind of what diaries are for, or partially anyway.
Questions About Dissatisfaction
- How does Georgia express her dissatisfaction? Not in her diary, per se, but out and about in the world? Give examples to support your claim.
- How does Georgia's dissatisfaction affect other people? Think about her family, friends, romantic interests…
- Are Georgia's feelings of dissatisfaction justified? Why or why not? Are there any exceptions to this? Use the book for evidence.
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Georgia's dissatisfaction is key to her ability to grow because it helps her identify what she doesn't want.
Georgia's dissatisfaction holds her back, keeping her focused on the negative instead of moving toward the positive.