: Reference Liam’s realization that "time is not an arrow" but rather a series of interconnected cycles.
: Start with the environmental stakes of the "Great Withering," the fictional catastrophic fungal blight in the novel's future (2038).
Argue that the "best sacrifices" in the novel are often made away from public view.
: A guide in the last remaining forest, dealing with the fallout of her family's timber empire.
Compare the environmental stresses of the fictional 2038 to modern-day ecological concerns. :
Examine Christie's portrayal of a future where forests have become a commodity for the ultra-rich.