Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Sam and Sadie Green fight and make up several times over the course of the novel. What are the main reasons behind their recurrent rifts? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

The book uses several terms from gaming. Identify five terms and explain their meanings in gaming and in the world of the novel. Hint: NPC is one such term and references a specific key character in the novel.

The title of the novel is borrowed from Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Research the speech and its meaning and explain its relevance to the text. Why do you think the author chose this particular title for the novel?

Working in the late 1990s, Sadie often feels her work as a game designer is undermined because she is a woman. Do you think creators who are women or identify with gender minorities still face challenges in gaming and other technology-related fields? Support your argument with examples from the text and online research.

According to Zevin, Sam and Sadie have a romance of the mind, if not the body. Do you agree with her? Support your answer with examples from the text.

Explain Marx’s role in the Sadie-Sam dynamic. Why does Marx occupy a central place in their company, their lives, and in the narrative?

The novel refers to several real-life video games. Identify and research three of these and explain their connection to Sam and Sadie’s lives.

Why is making video games considered an art form such as writing a story? Support your answer with examples in the text and external research.