1. The Last Song for Christy Flashcards
What is Matt and Christy’s relationship?
Christy is Matt’s older sister.
Describe their (Matt and Christy’s) relationship.
They have a very close relationship; they were best friends. Matt looks up to Christy and no one can replace her in his heart. They share stories, do things together and would say ‘I love you’ before bed.
Who is the narrator?
Matt’s ex-girlfriend - Becca
Why is Christy taken away by the police when Matt was in junior high?
She was a heroin addict.
What did Matt do while Christy was in rehab?
He waited for her while he practice guitar and skateboard on his own.
When and why did Matt’s family move south?
When Christy was finally released from jail and then rehab, so to start afresh.
What sacrifice did Matt have to make because of Christy’s addiction to heroin?
He lost time that could have been spent with Christy; he had to leave the backstreets where he conquered curbsides and half-pipes.
Why was Matt shocked that Christy died?
She was clean for ten years! No one thought the addiction would come back. She had a life ahead of her - about to get married and become a make-up artist.
Whose feeling do we focus on in this short story? Describe the person’s feelings.
The story focuses on Matt’s feelings towards his sister’s addiction. He feels helpless, upset and hurt.
Why do you think the author focuses on this person’s (Matt’s) perspective?
It helps us see that being addicted to drugs hurt not only the addict but those who love him/her.
