Name one aspect of human nature that the Pods eliminated because it was deemed unnecessary. List the advantages of this characteristic and the disadvantages of getting rid of or regulating it. How does this impact physical and mental health, abilities, or social norms?

Aria and Perry come across a lipless creature in rags during their journey through the forest. Perry mentions this is what happens to the dispersed (people who are exiled from or willingly leave their tribe). Keeping this creature’s physicality and mannerisms in mind, what do you suppose this implies about the theme, The Significance of Intimacy?

Choose a character aside from Perry and Aria. Explore the definition or connotations of their name and explain the ways in which it might effectively embody this particular character. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.