Weather plays a major role in A Salty Piece of Land. Discuss both the positive and negative impacts weather has on Tully's experiences.

Tully seems to make a friend wherever he goes, yet, for the most part, he is a loner. Discuss how he is able to balance this dichotomy. Which is the life he prefers? Why?

Discuss the role of magic in A Salty Piece of Land. Is it real or is it something Tully creates to explain what happens in his life.

Does Tully ever find a home? Or is the journey his true home? Why? Explain.

Compare Cleopatra to Grandma Ghost. How are they similar? Different? Explain.

Tully has a two-piece art collection. How do the pieces of art relate to his journey?

Is Thelma Barston really the reason for Tully to begin his journey? Was she an excuse for a...