Discuss Caitlin's apartment. How does the author describe it? In what way can the apartment be read as a symbol?

Contrast Mac and Caitlin's relationship to Kenny and Caitlin's. Why does Caitlin choose Mac, in the end?

Discuss Caitlin's relationship with her father. In what way did she benefit from it? How might it have disadvantaged her?

Compare and contrast "Neil" and "Buddy."

Why is snow important in the book? How does it serve as a symbol?

Family serves as an important theme in the book. Compare and contrast Caitlin's family with another familial relationship shown in the book.

Why does Caitlin decide to go public with her declaration? How does this help or hinder her case? Finally, how does it inform our understanding of her character?