Who is responsible for the unequal division of work in the Spanglers’ relationship: Nora, Hayden, or both? Should Nora take responsibility for allowing Hayden to become a lazy traveler? Support your response with evidence from the text.

Is The Husbands an effective critique of sexism in contemporary society? Why or why not?

Is the Spanglers’ marriage a successful one? Why or why not? What makes a marriage “successful”?