Why does Einstein save Travis's life in the woods? How does Einstein know Nora is in danger? Is this part of Einstein's instincts as a dog or does this have something to do with Einstein's intelligence? Does Einstein save their lives in more than one way? If so, explain.

Why does Nora not call the police when she first realizes Streck is dangerous? Why does Nora continue to live the way her aunt did even a full year after the woman's death? How does Travis help her to break these patterns? Why does the news that Violet Devon was once married change Nora's attitude so completely?

Discuss The Outsider. Why does it hate the dog so much? Why do Travis and Lem come to pity The Outsider? Is The Outsider a creature that deserves pity? Why or why not? Is the creation of a...