Do you think Tree actually hates M'Vy? Does Tree believe that M'Vy is responsible for Dab's death? Do you agree or disagree with Tree that Dab's death is actually murder? What did M'Vy do that hastened Dab's death? Were M'Vy's actions intentional? Explain.

M'Vy tells Tree that drugs and alcohol accelerate and worsen the symptoms of porphyria. How is that possible? What changes occur with the use of drugs and/or alcohol? Does one have to be an addict like Dab or does any amount hurt the afflicted person? Where did Dab get his drugs? What type of drugs were they and how did they make Dab's disease worst then it was before?

Silversmith makes an appearance when M'Vy realizes that Dab is gravely ill. What is Tree's response to Silversmith? What is Silversmith's demeanor? How does he feel about the children? What is...