Do you believe that Andy is a reliable narrator? Does he truly believe that Jacob is innocent? Find and interpret evidence to support your claim.

Compare Andy and Laurie’s views of their roles as parents. How do you account for the difference between Laurie and Andy’s reactions to Jacob’s trial? Laurie claims that the trial is worse for her because she is a mother. Is this true? If so, why?

What are Andy’s views on women? How does he describe his female colleagues? His son’s peers? What do these descriptions reflect about his character?