Choose one recurring symbol—Harmonee, Vega’s Glock, the rock in Lolly’s chest, or Nicky the coyote—and explore its role in the narrative.

How does the relationship between Lolly and Rose evolve? How does Rose help Lolly grow as an artist? How does he help her?

Why do you think Moore chose to write the novel using Lolly’s first-person perspective? How does it affect how you experience the novel? How does it affect how you view Lolly?