Who is Lancelot? Where is he living when the novel begins? Who is Lancelot speaking to at the beginning of the novel? Why does Lancelot begin telling his story to this person? What impact has this persona had on Lancelot's life? What comparisons does Lancelot make between his own life and the life of the person to whom he is speaking? How do these comparisons make it easier for Lancelot to tell his story to this person?

Who is Margot? Why is she interested in the movie business? Why does Lancelot believe she is interested in the movie business? Why does Lancelot believe Margot married him? Did it have anything to do with love? Why did Lancelot marry her? What was their marriage like in the beginning? How did it change? What does Lancelot blame for this change? What is the true blame for...