The novel grapples with many different nuances of the conceptualization of gender identity and sexuality. In what ways does the novel bring The Fluidity of Gender and Sexuality to the forefront of the narrative? How does the author talk about these concepts, and what is the larger message of the novel? Support your interpretation with key examples from the text.

What role does the church congregation play in the community, and what larger philosophical point does the author make about the linked roles of religion and community?

The Jordan River recurs frequently as a setting and plays an important role in the subtext of the novel. What purpose do you believe the Jordan River serves? How is that purpose seen within the text?