Questions and Answers
Who is Mia Winchell?
A thirteen-year-old girl who loves to paint, hates math, and experiences synesthesia.
What is Mia's relationship with Jenna Davis?
Describe Mr. and Mrs. Winchell's role in Mia's life.
They are loving and supportive parents who help keep Mia grounded.
Who is Beth Winchell?
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Describe Zack Winchell's character.
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Mango the Magnificent is a dog.
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What role does Dr. Jerry Weiss play in Mia's life?
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What does Mia come to recognize about Roger Carson?
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Who is Adam Dickson?
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What does Billy Henkle reveal to Mia?
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Study Notes
Main Characters in "A Mango Shaped Space"
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Mia Winchell
- Thirteen years old with a passion for painting
- Dislikes math and prefers being barefoot
- Experiences synesthesia, perceiving colors when she hears sounds or reads
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Jenna Davis
- Best friend of Mia
- Upset with Mia for not disclosing her synesthesia earlier
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Mr. and Mrs. Winchell
- Supportive and slightly quirky parents of Mia
- Assist in balancing Mia's color-filled imagination with daily responsibilities
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Beth Winchell
- Mia's 16-year-old older sister
- Exploring her identity during the teenage years
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Zack Winchell
- Mia's younger brother described as superstitious and a goofball
- Shows individuality and hints at diverse ways to be different
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Mango the Magnificent
- A beloved cat of Mia who sadly dies from lung complications
- Represents a deep emotional connection for Mia
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Dr. Jerry Weiss
- Laid-back professor and supportive figure to Mia's family
- Provides information and resources about synesthesia, guiding Mia in her understanding of the condition
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Roger Carson
- Genuine and caring, though initially overlooked by Mia
- Develops a strong connection with Mia by the story's end
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Adam Dickson
- Bad-boy character and fellow synesthete
- Engaged in reckless behavior but helps Mia experiment with her condition; they share a romantic moment
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Billy Henkle
- A fellow synesthete who reveals to Mia that she is not alone in her experiences
- Meets Mia in a grocery store, sharing their unique bond based on their condition
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