At one point, Seth confesses to Flora that he consumes women before they can consume him. Why does he make this strange statement? What in his family background might prompt this notion?

Discuss the role of unsolved mysteries in Cold Comfort Farm. Why do you think the author chose to let them remain mysteries?

The entire Starkadder is mired in the past. Describe how each family member demonstrates this state of mind at the beginning of the story.