Explore the use of food descriptions in the novel. How do they reflect social identity and hierarchy, and what irony emerges from this portrayal?

Analyze the character arcs in Dogeaters. Do the characters exhibit multidimensional personalities, and how does this contribute to or detract from the overall storytelling?

Investigate the connection between Rio Gonzaga’s narrative perspective in Dogeaters and Jessica Hagedorn’s own experiences and viewpoints. Does Rio serve as a fictional alter-ego for the author, or does her character offer a distinct narrative voice separate from Hagedorn’s personal history?