Who is Stephen Gordon? Why does she have a masculine name? Does this name reflect Stephen's personality? Did this name influence the way in which Stephen grew up, her preferences in clothing?

What age is Stephen when she realizes she is different? How is she different? What does she think of these oddities? What does her father think of these oddities? What does her mother think of these oddities? How do her parents influence Stephen's behaviors and emotions? Does the way Stephen is raised have anything to do with her oddness?

Who is Collins? Why is Collins important to Stephen? How does Stephen behave around Collins? How doe Stephen attempt to help Collins? What happens when Stephen sees Collins with a man? How does this make Stephen feel? Why does Stephen name her horse after Collins? How does Stephen's reaction to Collins help her...