Highly Illogical Behavior

Make an argument: How can our contemporary society make the world a more hospitable and welcoming place for people like Solomon Reed?

Analyze Lisa’s relationship with her mother. Is it fair that Lisa is desperate to not repeat the life her mother leads? What is it about Lisa’s mother that makes Lisa believe she wants to be more important, and far away?

Analyze the relationship between Clark and Lisa. Are they truly in love? Is their relationship a healthy one? Consider their relationship throughout the book, not just at one particular moment.