Was Colin afraid to leave Saxton and his family? If so, why? If not, why did he stay?

Discuss whether Colin is smart or just appears to be smart.

Why did Margaret break up with Colin?

Will Harry and Ellen Saville ever move out of Saxton?

Contrast and compare modern-day desolation with the desolation of the 1930s.

Why does Colin fight with his family?

What makes Colin jealous of Steve?

Describe the ways in which Neville Stafford is poorer than Colin.

Does Colin stay with his family out of loyalty or something else?

Define the concept of loyalty and how it has changed since World War II.

Discuss "coming of age" and how it affects the main characters.

Compare the working class in England with the working class in America.