More Than Human is a novel of ideas, emphasizing ethical matters that are common to the human condition. Even so, the characterizations of some of its figures are memorable. A good discussion might begin with the characters themselves, looking at how well developed they are, and move into the ethical matters the characterizations raise. Can Gerry's evil be justified by the abuse he has endured? Is a moral conscience essential to being fully human? Is humanity continuing to evolve? If so, will it evolve into a better species or a worse one? The novel's themes and characterizations cry out for speculation, thought, and discussion.
1. How well motivated are Gerry's misdeeds? Does his hurtful background make him at all sympathetic?
2. Does More Than Human make a good argument for the necessity of morality.....
