Normal People by Sally Rooney is one of the biggest literary sensations of the past 5 years. Her novels treat concerns that are both contemporary (the internet, social media, depression), as well as decidedly classic (parent-child relationships, loss, romance). She has been dubbed the "first great millennial author".

Here's a worksheet to take you through the study of the novel. This worksheet will help you to develop the skills that are necessary for close literary analysis. It will also expose you to secondary sources which will be useful should you want to use this text for the HLE.