How do Marty’s parents’ moral values influence Marty’s own moral development and decision-making? What lessons does he learn from them? In what ways does he question or rebel against their views?

Why does the community struggle to trust and forgive Judd for his actions? How does the town’s attitude toward Judd affect Marty’s perception of him, and how does Marty fight against this to support Judd?

What role does redemption play in Judd’s storyline? How does the information that the readers learn about Judd throughout the text shape both the readers’ and Marty’s understanding of Judd as a character?