Why does Lamar kill Junior in the showers? Why does Lamar not allow Junior to enforce his punishment for Odell's actions? If Lamar knows killing Junior will cause his life to be in danger, why does he do it? How does Lamar plan the escape so quickly? Why is Lamar not afraid of being prosecuted for the murder?

Who is Richard Peed? What is Richard's crime? Why did Richard commit this crime? Why does Richard befriend Lamar? What does Richard want from Lamar? Does Richard get what he wants from Lamar? In what context?

Why does Lamar want Richard to draw a lion? What does Lamar hope to do with this picture? What does this picture say about Lamar? What does drawing it do for Richard? How does Bud use these pictures to track down Lamar? What does Bud think of the pictures? What...