Can Inman be labeled heroic or would some other description be more apt?

What is Monroe's function in the novel?

What is Swimmer's contribution to Inman's spiritual makeup?

What do the catfish and bull carcass show about Veasey?

Could Inman and Ada have lived happily ever after had he not been killed? What factors argue for that outcome?

What role do bears play in the story line?

What role do crows play in the story line?

Which of Inman's brief encounters on the trek home most influences him and how?