Topic 1

Why does Bone befriend Shannon Pearl? Are there similarities between them? If so, what are they? Does Bone really like Shannon?

Topic 2

What was Raylene’s secret? Why was it a secret? What were the implications if the secret had gotten out in the 1950”? What was her reasoning for sharing the information with Bone? What did Bone learn from the conversation?

Topic 3

What were the demons that drove Glen? How did his relationship with his family influence him? How did his relationship with Anney’s family influence him? Who did he admire? How did he show that he loved Anney?

Topic 4

What leads us to believe that the Boatwright’s have a strong family structure? How did they show love and support for one another?

Topic 5

How do the Boatwright women feel about their positions in life? How do they feel about their looks? Why did...