Money symbolizes for different values in the novel. What does money signify at the start of the novel, and what does it signify at the end? Use two or three specific examples to make your argument.  

Simile and metaphor are frequently used to evoke mood in the novel. How does the author employ simile and/or metaphor to illustrate Fabiola’s shifting emotions? Use two or three specific examples to make your argument. 

The book illustrates the struggle for Haitian immigrants to adjust or assimilate to American culture while retaining their Haitian traditions and values. Compare and contrast how two of the following characters handle this tension: Fabiola, Chantal, Matant Jo.