How do the interludes (the chapters with Roman numerals in the source text), most of which are set in 1847, help develop Graham’s character and arc? Explore this topic using textual evidence.

Who, if anyone, is the story’s hero, and who is the villain? Why? Explain, using textual evidence.

In a postcolonial era, why might the Ministry choose to categorize time travelers as expats rather than refugees? Based on what you know about the narrator, does she agree with this choice of labels? Why or why not?