Discussion Questions
1. What are some of the various literal
or metaphoric appearance of drugs in the story? How are they linked with
the idea of invasion?
2. What language or imagery crosses over
between story lines? How do these leaks encourage an analogical reading?
3. How does Flash's behavior compare with
Pizarro's? With that of twentieth century Americans?
4. How do the characters in each story line
view writing? How is it connected with belief?
5. Are happy endings always escapist? Does
tragedy have more impact on the world than comedy? |
