Why does Ruby marry John Woodrow? What would have happened had she not married John Woodrow? How would her life be different? How would it be the same? Would she have married Jack Stokes? Why or why not?

Why does Ruby marry Jack Stokes? Do you believe it was a love match? How is Ruby's marriage to Jack Stokes different from her marriage to John Woodrow? How is it the same? Is Ruby happy in her marriage to Jack Stokes?

Who is Burr? Why does Burr agree to marry Tiny Fran? Why does Burr allow Ruby and Jack to help raise his daughter, June? What is Burr's relationship to Jack? How is this relationship similar to Jack's relationship to Ruby?

Discuss Tiny Fran. Why is Tiny Fran so disliked by all the other characters? Does Tiny Fran deserve the treatment she receives throughout the...