What does the narrator’s alter ego, Tobias, reveal about his character? For instance, what does his choice to present himself as deaf suggest about his relationship with women?

How does the decision not to give the narrator a name affect the reader’s sense of who he is? How does it contribute to the theme of The Complexity of Identity?

What truths does the novel reveal about the consequences of infidelity on families and communities? Of course, most spouses do not resort to serial murder, as Millicent does. But setting aside the murders, how does the novel illustrate the way marital betrayal can affect those outside the marriage?