What is the significance of the title "Crossing to Safety"?

Compare and contrast the Langs' and Morgans' marriages.

How is Sid like Sally?

How is Charity like Larry?

Compare and contrast three generations of Ellis women: Emily, Charity, and Hallie.

How does polio change Sally's character?

How does Sally's polio change Larry's character?

What is the most important setting in the story? Why is it the most important?