Compare and contrast Fawn and the living Gertie. How do these characters contribute to the supernatural tone of The Winter People?

Gertie and Fawn hide in closets. Sara and the sleeper hide in the caves. Are there other examples of hiding? What is the symbolic importance of hiding as it functions in the text?

Analyze how Vermont functions as a setting. How is it described? How does the author blend fact and fiction in her portrayal and use of this setting?