Why is the decision of Deborah's parents, Esther and Jacob, to commit Deborah to a mental hospital deserving of respect and admiration?
Give an example of how Greenberg prompts the read to re-examine the terms "sane" and "insane."
How does Greenberg prompt the reader to re-interpret the seemingly irrational, often frightening behavior of mentally ill people?
How does Deborah react to McPherson's request that she stop tormenting Ellis? Why does she react the way she does?
How did Deborah's early childhood surgery influence how her mental illness expressed itself?
How did the anti-Semitism of Deborah's peers and neighbors influence how her mental illness expressed itself?
Why does Dr. Royson's attempt to treat Deborah in Dr. Fried's absence fail? How does his approach differ from Dr. Fried's?
What is the purpose of Yr? How does Dr. Fried use Yr during her treatment of Deborah?
