Georgia is so often green with envy in Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging that we think it might be the biggest trend in British fashion. Her jealously stems from her insecurities, and is particularly large and in charge when it comes to Lindsay, the girlfriend of her love interest, Robbie. It's not Lindsay's fault she's older and dating the boy Georgia likes, but that doesn't stop Georgia from talking about how big Lindsay's ears are or saying her hair looks wet all the time. Does she come right out and say, I'm jealous? Nope—but it's crystal-clear anyway.
Questions About Jealousy
- Who makes Georgia feel jealousy? How can you tell? Do these characters have anything in common? If so, what does this tell you about Georgia?
- How does Georgia show her jealousy? Be specific and remember to give examples from the text.
- What role does Georgia's jealousy play in the book? How would it be different without it?
Chew on This
Georgia's jealously directly reflects her low self-esteem—if she had more self-confidence she wouldn't feel so envious.
The main way Robbie shows his interest in Georgia is through jealous behavior instead of, say, roses.