The Family Remains

Compare and contrast Lucy and Rachel. What similarities and differences do they exhibit? How do they both change over the course of the novel?

Consider the layers of meaning in the novel’s title. What are some possible interpretations of the title?

Analyze Henry’s character. How does complicate Henry’s nature and play with the reader’s perceptions of him? Is Henry simply damaged from childhood, or are there more sinister forces at play? Support your response with examples.