Lecture / Presentation Notes

Main Characters

• Pooy / Poozy / Poy: Main character; excited about new stepfamily.
• Dad: Poy's father; informs her about new stepmom and stepbrother.
• Stepmom: Introduced later in the story.
• Dicky Long: Stepson; Poy's new stepbrother.
• Pizza Delivery Guy: Minor character; interacts with Poy during pizza delivery.
• Friends: Introduced later when they come over for a sleepover.

Key Events

1. Arrival of Stepmom and Stepbrother
   • Poy is excited and cleans her room to share with her new stepbrother.
   • Introduction to new stepbrother Dicky.
2. Ice-breaking and Bonding
   • Poy and Dicky play a game of Truth or Dare to get to know each other.
   • Both reveal they are single and have crushes, hinting at mutual attraction.
3. Parents Leave for a Party
   • Parents leave Poy and Dicky at home alone.
   • Watch a movie together; both exhibit physical attraction.
4. Morning and Encounters
   • Dicky makes breakfast; their relationship becomes more complex.
   • Poy orders a pizza; interaction with a hot pizza delivery guy.
5. Sleepover and Further Complications
   • Poy asks for permission for a friend's sleepover.
   • Conversations reveal romantic and physical attraction between Poy and Dicky.
   • Moment of awkwardness due to Dicky's sticky underwear.
6. Arrival of Friends
   • Friends come over for the sleepover.
   • Further romantic interactions and complications among characters.
   • Game of Truth or Dare leads to more physical and emotional entanglements.

Themes and Impressions

• Family Dynamics: New stepfamily adjusting to living together.
• Romantic Tensions: Growing romantic attractions between step-siblings and friends.
• Teen Interaction: Mix of awkwardness, excitement, and exploration among teens.