After Metias’s death, June and Thomas grow closer, and she even starts to see Metias-like traits in Thomas. Why might this be?

Thomas tries to exert control over June in the name of keeping her safe. How is his approach similar or different from the way Metias treated June?

Thomas comments that people in the slums are lazy cons who blame the Republic for the poor state of their lives. What evidence suggests that the Republic is to blame?