It’s Kind of a Funny Story: Chapter 41 Summary & Analysis

Craig and Noelle meet again at 7:00 p.m. Noelle is wearing a shirt that says I HATE BOYS. She explains it’s not about Craig, just boys in general, because she thinks they’re arrogant. Noelle asks about Nia and says she saw Craig and Nia making out earlier. Craig explains his history with Nia but says he likes Noelle more.

Noelle talks about her problems. She says she feels like girls have to choose to be either a “prude” or a “slut” and people hate them either way. She thinks she’ll never get a job because she’ll have scars on her face for the rest of her life. Craig tries to reassure her that everyone has problems. He shows her a new map he’s drawn inside the brains of two figures, one male, one female. He offers to give it to her, then asks for her number so they can stay in contact outside the hospital.