Other characters describe Liz in many ways. Discuss some of these characterizations. Which comes the closest to her true personality and motivations? Why does Liz seem destined to be the Dreamer?

Does this novel believe there is something fundamental and universal about human nature? Choose two characters of different races, different classes, different genders, or different in some other big way. Do their backgrounds define them in complete opposition to each other, or are there underlying similarities to their shared humanity? Why or why not?

Discuss the social stratification that exists in the story. What are the effects of class and geography on the characters?