Topic 1

Who is Leila? Why does she feel like she is responsible for everything bad that happens to her family? What does Leila recall about her childhood? What is Leila’s biggest demon that haunts her throughout her life? Why is this important? How does it change her life?

Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Mah and Leon. Are they really in love—really husband and wife? Is their love, guilt or a sense of obligation in their relationship? How does Mah feel about Leon? How does Leon feel about Mah? Why does Mah think Leon leaves or ships out to sea all of the time? What does she do about it?

Topic 3

How does Ona die? How does this affect the future of the family? How does each family member react emotionally to Ona’s suicide? Why does Leila decide Ona killed herself? Does anyone in the...