In Chapter 13, Kenna experiences postpartum depression in prison and finds comfort only in the advice from Ivy. Research the controversial question of incarcerating pregnant women and new mothers. Then, cite evidence from your research and the novel to support Kenna’s belief that the system unfairly punishes mothers.

What is gained (or lost) by the shuttling between two narrators? How do two first-person narrators impact the experience of the events? Does the format create or hinder the development of sympathy for Ledger and Kenna?

Investigate the conventional template for grief first proposed by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Next, compare Grace and Patrick and their responses to grief. In the end, why does Grace go to Kenna and give her the ring?