Why do the men in Willa’s life—Derek, Peter, Sean, and Ian—treat her the way they do? How does Willa feel about her role in the lives of her male family members?

How did Willa’s parents’ marriage impact Willa? Why does Willa think the only two choices are to be like her father or marry a man like her father?

Compare Willa and Elaine. How have they adapted to their upbringing? Why does Elaine lump Willa in with their parents?