In what way is the lynching of Arthur Wade directly related to the killing of Michael Mullen? Who tried to prevent the lynching?

What is Loretta Wager's agenda? How does her vision affect Kevin Shea?

What are the main reasons that Alan Reston is given the job of District Attorney? Who orchestrates his appointment and why?

How did race have effect on what happened to Arthur Wade? Discuss how the same situation might have played out had he not been African American.

What stops Kevin Shea from immediately turning himself in? How does his freedom compound his problems?

Which characters come to Kevin's aid? How do they help him and what is their motivation for doing so?

Why are the funerals of Chris Locke and Arthur Wade performed together? Whose idea is it?

Why didn't Wes want to help Kevin? What part of his...