In an interview with Writers Write, Simmons denied that Hyperion is an attack on organized religions (White, Claire E. “A Conversation With Dan Simmons.” Writerswrite.com). Does the book support this? How does Hyperion portray organized religion? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

The tales within the novel feature different genres and styles, all within a science fiction framework. How is character development impacted by having the pilgrims tell separate tales? How does character development work alongside the novel’s worldbuilding?

Which characters are less developed than others, and how so? What purpose do these lesser-developed characters serve? Cite examples from the text.