In Sabbath’s Theater, the most significant relationships Sabbath has are with Nikki, Roseanna, and Drenka. Compare and contrast Drenka’s relationship with Sabbath to one of his wives’ relationships with him.

Despite not being very present in the novel, how do puppets and Sabbath’s approach to using them reflect his approach to interacting with people?

Sabbath struggles with suicidal ideation throughout the novel. Why does he change his mind at the end of the novel, and what is truly the moment that gives him a reason to keep living?