Compare and contrast Joss and Millie’s marriage and Colman and Sophie’s partnership. How do the two relationships affect each other? What are the two relationships meant to embody?

Examine the novel’s use of dreams. Which of these dreams come to fruition, if any?

The word “jazz” originated in the late 19th Century, apparently as a slang term for excitement and enthusiasm. How have the word jazz, jazz itself, and the hidden relationships in the novel evolved since the novel’s publication?