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1. Describe a typical first date for the "old" version of the narrator of "Parade".

The narrator would become obsessed with his date because he did not know how to appropriately love someone. He would profess undying love for his date right off the bat and then would begin planning their future lives together.

2. How does the narrator of "Parade" describe Patrick Buchanan?

The narrator sees Buchanan as a "crier" who runs away every one of his boyfriends. The narrator believes that Buchanan is now after him, but he does not want to become romantically involved with him because he is "a complete emotional cripple".

3. Describe the narrator of "Parade"'s relationship with Bruce Springsteen (from his perspective).

The narrator feels that he was "the boss" of his relationship with Bruce Springsteen. He says that Springsteen was a pathetic, groveling person who was often hurt by the narrator's critique of his appearance and style. Springsteen would get into relationships with women to try and hurt the narrator.

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