Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

Kaling employs many comedic techniques, including irony, lists, juxtaposition, hyperbole, and others. Focus on a single technique that Kaling uses, and explore its role in her memoir. How is it used in the text, and what are its effects in the narrative?

The source material uses many pop culture references. Explore how Kaling fits into a contemporary context. How do these references help illustrate or reinforce key themes and ideas? Does the addition of pop culture references date the work or give it lasting relevance?

How does Kaling present her views on weight, body image, and a Hollywood standard of beauty? How have these topics changed or stayed the same since Kaling published the book in 2011?