As a young woman, Carrie is accused of being outspoken by her father, and is told that she won’t find a husband. This is just one example of the ways in which women are expected to behave differently than men. When else is Carrie expected to behave a certain way because of her gender?

Doc Booker experiences racism at various moments throughout the novel as a black man. What examples of racism are present in the novel, and how does this illustrate the novel’s historical context?

Many characters practice Christianity throughout the novel. For example, Rosa is a Catholic, and Albion is a “No Heller” preacher. How does religion influence various characters throughout the novel?