Faith is central to Christ in Concrete. Pick one of these characters (Paul, Geremio, Annunziata, Nazone, or Luigi) and show through 3 to 4 specific examples how their beliefs and struggles illustrate the meaning of the book’s title. 

Manhood as a concept figures strongly in the book. How and why does Paul’s growing sense of his manhood change him throughout the book? And how does this contrast with Luigi’s sense of manhood?

Describe the importance of women in this novel and contrast their role in society to that of men. Pick one of the following characters to make your point: Annunziata, Dame Katrina, Cola, or Gloria.