1. Weaving and sewing, Ginny's and Coralee's occupations in the novel, may tell us more about the people they are or how they define their roles. Look at these references. Why does Coralee make "edges"?

2. There are a great many references to weaving in literature, such as "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," "The Lady of Shalott," The Odyssey (Penelope), the Greek myth of Arachne, Native American stories about weaving, and the picture book Annie and the Old One. Read another work containing a weaving motif and compare it to this novel.

3. The cover of the paperback edition of Permanent Connections is completely inaccurate in its portrayal of the girl who is probably supposed to be Ellery.

How does Ellery differ from this picture? Why does it make a difference in the novel?

4. Ellery's clothes, hair, and makeup are some indication of...