When the Angels Left the Old Country

Uriel and Little Ash are friends despite their significant differences as an angel and a demon. Compare and contrast these mythical beings and discuss how they both conform to and transcend their initial identities.

For much of the novel, Rose struggles with her feelings for Dinah. How do her feelings for Dinah change over time, and how does she find a way to forgive her friend for remaining behind?

The theme of Friendships That Bridge Differences is very prominent throughout the novel. How does the motif of Little Ash’s tears deepen this theme?