Why do you think Dylan is obsessed with Louie Domingo?

Comment on Dylan's relationship with his "absentee" Dad.

Is Louie Domingo a "diamond in the rough?" Comment.

What role do Dylan's glasses play in his journey and what do they symbolize?

What role does Masa play in the troop's coming of age experience?

What message do the howling dogs convey?

Who is Pele, and what is her role in the drama?

What does the book have to say about the forces of nature and about man's place in the web of life?

What is the significance of the hole in the friendly shark's fin?

What qualities does Dylan manifest as he makes the journey from boy to man?