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The members of the Stockton family are notoriously tight-lipped, even with each other. What is the reason for this avoidance of taboo subjects? What does this suggest about the culture of the mega-wealthy?

How does Sasha and Cord’s relationship challenge the Stockton family’s attitudes and behavior surrounding extreme wealth? Does Malcolm and Darley’s relationship also serve as a catalyst for change? Explore the development of a theme or message through the multicultural relationships highlighted in this novel.

How does Georgiana’s relationship with Brady expose her weaknesses? In your opinion, is it acceptable for Georgiana to continue seeing Brady after discovering his marriage?

If you had access to tens of millions of dollars, would you set up a foundation and donate your money? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.

How does Georgiana’s character evolve over the course of the novel? Identify three separate stages of her evolution.

Compare and contrast Georgiana’s character development with that of her sister, Darley. What struggles do they share, and what solutions do they discover? Use examples from the text to support your discussion.

Georgiana and Tilda have often communicated with one another through the ritual of tennis. Explain and analyze the different ways in which their mother-daughter relationship enables Georgiana to stay the same and/or challenges Georgiana to grow as a person.

Why does Jackson use three female protagonists’ perspectives throughout the novel? Identify three key contrasts that become apparent through the juxtaposition of these different viewpoints.