1. How does the protagonist's family history effect her identity? How does that shared past inform the familial relationships in the text? Why do you think the author decided to include so much background information on Jacqueline's family? In addition, how does the historical context overall inform the story?
2. How is economic class represented in the novel? What sort of jobs do characters have, and what is the significance of those jobs to the character who has it and to Jacqueline? 3. How is discrimination discussed in the novel? How does each character respond to different types of discrimination? Why do you feel they respond the way they do? What does this say about facing and overcoming racism? 4. How is gender discussed in the novel? In what ways do the characters define and/or follow gender roles? 5. What is the significance of writing for Jacqueline? Why does she begin to write? How do the other characters respond to her writing, and why do they response the way they do? What purpose does writing serve, both in the novel and for the characters?
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