The People in the Trees

Norton and Tallent act as foils in their perception of the U’ivuans. Compare and contrast how their different opinions influence their actions throughout the novel.

Academic narcissism plays a major role in The People in the Trees. How does academic narcissism impact Norton’s decision-making on U’ivu?

Norton spends most of the novel trying to eradicate the loneliness in his life, but he cannot succeed, even after adopting 43 children. Why does loneliness impact Norton so deeply even after the adoption of his children?