Marilyn is a dynamic character who changes throughout the story. Referring to the text, explore who she is at the beginning of the story versus who she is at the end. What factors influence her character development?

Sara Goodman Confino extensively uses foreshadowing in Don’t Forget to Write. How does this literary device function throughout the novel?

Marilyn mentions several novels throughout the book. What is the significance of these literary allusions to the narrative and its characters? Consider Hawaii by James A. Michener, The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, or To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.