What is the significance of incest in the book?

Give three examples of dysfunctional role-playing in the book.

Describe how Tom, Julie and Jack each mourn Mother's death without realizing it.

Why does Julie tolerate Tom's baby-like behavior?

How does Sue cope with Mother's death?

What is the climax of the book?

What is the significance of Derek in the book? What really motivates Derek?

Why does Julie have sex with Jack?