Does the narrative imply that Hadley and Oliver’s relationship will last? Why or why not? Be sure to rely on textual evidence to support your interpretation.

Is the meeting between Hadley and Oliver fated, as the narrator suggests in the Prologue? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast the relationship between Andrew and Charlotte and the burgeoning relationship between Oliver and Hadley. How does the author use implicit parallels to convey larger philosophical messages?