Symbolism, Theme, and Character Change in The Sneetches

What do the stars on the bellies seem to represent so far?

How do the Star-Bellied Sneetches treat the Plain-Belly Sneetches? What does that say about their values?

Why do you think McBean wants to give stars to the Plain-Belly Sneetches?

What does McBean really care about?

What message do you think the author is trying to send by introducing this machine? A machine that can completely remove the star.

What’s happening now that everyone is changing their stars? How do you think the Sneetches feel?

How do the characters change from the beginning to the end?