How does Lib Wright’s attitude toward the Irish people change over the course of the novel? What experiences, characters, and encounters motivate these changes?

Explore the influence of the Great Famine on specific characters within the novel, such as William Byrne, Rosaleen O’Donnell, or Dr. McBrearty. How does the novel address this historical trauma?

What is the role of the English nursing legend Florence Nightingale within the novel? How does her legacy help Wright in her endeavors, and how does it hinder her?