Trace Kira’s journey as the hero of this novel. What does she want at the beginning of the novel? Does her goal change? Does she achieve it?

Many of the characters in the novel, such as Falconi, hold freedom in the highest regard. What does freedom mean to the different Wallfish crew members, and how do they achieve it?

In the novel, Earth is referred to as Homeworld. What is Earth’s position in the conglomerate of human settled planets, and what is the prevalent perspective on and attitude about Earth?