Consider the title of the story. Why might have Ishiguro chosen this title? What expectations does it establish for the reader, and why?

Consider the different female characters. In what ways do they represent stereotypical portrayals of femininity? How do they stray from those stereotypes? Provide specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Consider the different male characters. In what ways do they represent stereotypical portrayals of masculinity? How do they stray from those stereotypes? Provide specific examples from the text to support your answers.