When it comes to sexuality and sexual identity, Georgia is one confused mess in Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging. She doesn't seem to know the first thing about how homosexuality actually works, she pays a boy money for a kissing lesson (without asking to see his credentials), and she generally struggles with being boy-crazy and desperate for romance. In her defense, she is fourteen, so there are some raging hormones at work. Or that's our explanation for her behavior anyway…
Questions About Sexuality and Sexual Identity
- Which moment in the book do you think best represents sexuality as a theme in Angus, Thong and Full-Frontal Snogging? What happens? How does this encompass the theme in general?
- What are some of Georgia's misconceptions about sexuality? How do these affect her decision-making process and experiences? Be specific, please.
- Do any of the teenage characters seem to really know what's up when it comes to sexuality and sexual identity? If so, who? And either way, what does this tell you about the theme in this book?
Chew on This
The teens in Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging have a lot of ideas about sexuality, but generally seem confused about what they really want from their interactions with people they're attracted to.
Georgia's understanding of sexual orientation gives this book a homophobic element.