How does Ethan’s childhood experience with Billy’s disappearance shape his behavior and decisions in adulthood? Explore the long-term effects of trauma on his psyche.

Analyze the dynamics of Ethan and Billy’s friendship. What factors contribute to Ethan and Billy’s feelings of betrayal, and how do these feelings influence their actions throughout the story?

Discuss how the story blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. How do the characters’ beliefs and experiences with the supernatural affect their perceptions and actions?