For most of his life, Ari has a distant relationship with his father. How does Ari’s relationship with his father transform? What improves their relationship? Cite evidence from the novel to support your answer.

Ari and Dante’s close relationship is central to the novel. Analyze the development of this relationship. How does it change (improve, worsen, etc.) throughout the novel?

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World is a young adult romance novel. What particular aspects of the story render it a young adult novel, a romance novel, or both?