Grief is a powerful force in Inkling. How does grief affect each of the characters? How do the characters change how they deal with grief as the novel progresses?

Examine the drawings in Inkling. What roles do they play in the story? Which drawings are the most effective? Which are the least? Why?

Analyze the characters of Inkling and Blotter to decode Oppel’s views on the ethics of using assisted art. Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis of the author’s larger message.