Write an essay on Love Simon.1. How are dialectical tensions portrayed in Simon’s coming out experience?
2. Compare Simon’s friendships with Leah and Abby using Social Penetration
Theory.
3. Considering Social Exchange Theory, why might Simon have agreed to help
Marcus?

Identity
1. Apply each of the layers of identity mentioned in Communication Theory of
Identity to Simon’s experience as a gay man.
a. Personal
b. Enacted
c. Relational
d. Communal
2. What are some of the identity gaps?
3. Consider Social Learning Theory. When Simon was outed, what were some
of the rewards and punishments that he experienced?