Friendship is hugely important in the world of Why We Broke Up—in some ways, the book is about Min and Al just as much as it's about Min and Ed. At the same time, though, it's worth noting that platonic relationships aren't necessarily what they seem to be on the surface. Min and Al have been best friends forever, but he secretly has romantic feelings for her. And on the other side of the relationship, Ed and Annette supposedly broke up, but they're secretly fooling around.
Questions About Friendship
- Min flatly rejects the notion that men and women can never be "just friends." Do you think the text supports her belief? Explain.
- What is the most important act of friendship in Why We Broke Up? Explain your choice.
- Do you think Min is a good friend to Al? Give a few examples to back up your claim.
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
In the world of Why We Broke Up, friendship trumps all else.
The reason things could never work between Min and Ed is that they were never really friends.