The Body of Christopher Creed Themes
Identity
As so often happens in small towns like Steepleton, people in The Body of Christopher Creed have some pretty clear—and narrow—ideas about what is normal and what is not. And in Steepleton, this...
Lies and Deceit
Considering the fact that The Body of Christopher Creed is a mystery, it only stands to reason that there are some lies and deceit up in the mix. After all, what good is a mystery if everyone just...
Society and Class
Steepleton might seem like a perfect little town at first glance, but as we learn in The Body of Christopher Creed, underneath the pristine surface lies a burbling mess of fear, gossip, dependence,...
Transformation
Character development happens in any good book, but in The Body of Christopher Creed, Torey pretty much does a complete about-face, going from Mr. Popularity to Mr. Rebel Friend. Instead of this be...
Religion
Have you checked out the "Symbolism" section yet? How about the "Characters" section? The "What's Up With the Title?" section, perchance? If you've stopped by any of these three spots in this lear...
Truth
In The Body of Christopher Creed, truth isn't just about not lying, it's about learning the best ways of living, and being a true friend. In a town filled with people who like to tell themselves ha...
Respect and Reputation
In The Body of Christopher Creed, the theme of respect and reputation boils down to one nasty habit: gossip. Rumors swirl in Steepleton, and with little regard to the truth, people's reputations—...