How does the author use memories to shape the narrative and deepen its emotional impact? Consider how specific memories are recounted and their significance to the overall themes of love and loss.

Discuss how the major political and social events of the 1960s, such as the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement, influenced Dick and Doris’s personal and professional lives. How do these events shape their perspectives and decisions?

Identify and analyze the use of symbolism and metaphor in the book. For instance, consider the significance of the “house of books” and how it represents the couple’s shared intellectual life and legacy.