| Discussion Questions |
1. Milkman is constantly
described as deep and mysterious, which may foreshadow his self-discovery.
Do you think this is true? Explain your answer.
2. Guitar says “ Looks like
everyone’s going in the wrong direction but you.” Explain whether you
support what he says, if you agree what he is saying, and whether or not it
could apply to him to.
3. Milkman and Guitar, hunter
vs. hunted. Compare and contrast the competition of these two.
4. Compare and contrast
Ruth’s need for wealth and Pilate’s ability to live with nature and poverty.
5. Describe the importance of
the image of Milkman flying to Guitar and the dark cave with buried bones.
Explain the biblical misnaming
motif. i.e.: Pilate- Pilate killed Jesus, Pilate Dead killed mother.
Ruth- a woman from the bible. First Corinthians- a book in the New
