Question 1- Although the father is mostly absent from "The Revolt of Mother," his presence is clearly felt. Compare and contrast this character with the father in "El Patron." Does either man change or grow during the course of the story? Responses should be at least 200 words.

Question 2- Choose one character from In Cold Blood and discuss his or her significance. Look deeper than victim and perpetrator. Each victim and perpetrator has their own back story that gives them a unique role in the events. What motivates him or her? What scares him or her? How is he or she different from his counterparts within the story?