Why do you think Mallory is so cold? What in her childhood has affected her so deeply?

Do you think it was wise for Beale to put Mallory on leave but not take her badge or gun? Explain. What was Riker's opinion?

Why is Charles Butler the only person that is allowed to call Mallory by her Christian name? What is the relationship between Butler and Mallory? What was the relationship between Butler and Markowitz?

How do you think Edith Candle was able to "read" people? Do you believe in mediums or do you think Edith is a fraud? Discuss.

The author states that Mallory has foggy moral boundaries. Discuss what this means. What kind of morality was instilled in Mallory as a child? How has that morality affected Mallory on a professional level?

Discuss Butler's relationship with Mallory. Do you think it is...