How does Jackson use the house on Pineapple Street as both a setting and a symbol? Discuss at least three specific examples from the text in detail.

The members of the Stockton family are notoriously tight-lipped, even with each other. What is the reason for this avoidance of taboo subjects? What does this suggest about the culture of the mega-wealthy?

How does Sasha and Cord’s relationship challenge the Stockton family’s attitudes and behavior surrounding extreme wealth? Does Malcolm and Darley’s relationship also serve as a catalyst for change? Explore the development of a theme or message through the multicultural relationships highlighted in this novel.