How would you describe Huw Morgan's life, as a whole? Huw is sentimental about his life, but was it a good life, relatively speaking? If so, in what ways?

Why does Huw, who is academically gifted, decide not to be a physician? Is his thinking rational? Why or why not?

Discuss the form of justice practiced in this small valley. How is it different from England?

What does Chapel signify for the people of this valley?

What eco-disasters can you think of that can compare with the one that took place in Huw Morgan's valley? How do they compare? Can they be repaired?

Discuss Mr. Jonas. Why was he so hateful toward Huw, in particular? What was his biggest problem with his students? What job might he hold today?

When Huw goes to Marged and Gwilym's home, what does he find? What does he...