Topic 1

When Elaine returns to Toronto, what is the force that compels her to keep looking for Cordelia?

Topic 2

Why does Elaine’s lunch with Jon make her think of her painting Falling Women?

Topic 3

With all her insecurities, why does Elaine allow herself to be seduced by Josef, who is fifteen years older, and then remain in a love triangle with Susie?

Topic 4

Why does Elaine enter into a relationship with Jon while she is still seeing Josef?

Topic 5

Aside from the fact that they are in love with the same man, are there any other parallels between Susie and Elaine?

Topic 6

Why was one cat’s eye marble such a significant part of Elaine’s life, both as a child and as a grownup?

Topic 7

Considering Elaine’s difficulty relating to women, why are the Virgin Mary and Princess Elizabeth so important to her?

Topic 8