The story is framed through Dex’s point of view. How might the story have differed if it was told through a different perspective, such as all-knowing omnipotent point of view, or one that included Mosscap’s reflections?

Ms. Jules is a water engineer in the midst of a crisis, but she carves time out from her day to talk to Dex and to sit with their cup of tea. How might this scenario have been received in our own modern world, and what does this say about our societal values?

Contrast the imagery of pre-Transition and post-Transition Panga using examples from the text. How does Chambers use imagery to suggest that sustainable living is an imperative that we must prioritize on Earth?