In a Holidaze

How do the authors use humor and banter to establish the essential solidity of Mae’s relationship with Andrew? How does this dynamic differ from her relationship to Theo?

How does Mae’s tendency toward self-sacrifice impede her happiness? Analyze at least three distinct examples in your response.

How do Mae’s various repetitions of the holiday underscore the fact that the real power of such festive occasions lies in personal relationships, not in external factors?