Essay Questions

Analyze this remark that Raco makes: "What Kim must have been thinking to leave her baby like that."

Raco has concluded that Kim is guilty of desertion. His one-sided view ignores the possibility that Kim may have been kidnapped or undergone something beyond her control. Raco is blaming someone who could be a victim. Raco is employing victim-blaming in his reasoning. His remark portrays Kim as a bad mother even though he has not confirmed that she deliberately left the child and vanished.

Why is Charlie distressed by Kim’s disappearance?

Although they (Charlie and Kim) are ex-lovers, they are parents to Zara. Charlie is restless because "If there was one person likely to attract even more questions than the spouse of a missing person, it had to be the ex-partner." Some may conclude that Charlie had a hand in Kim's disappearance. He could be blamed because they are cases of ex-lovers who avenge once affairs have ended. Nonetheless, it is known that Charlie and Kim had no bad blood between them because they ended their love amicably.

Why is Rita not concerned by Falk’s religious background when they choose him as a godparent for their daughter?

Falk is from a very religious background, but he is not that religious. Therefore, religious views would not interfere with his role as a godparent. Rita recognizes, “His parents and grandparents were quite religious. He might have lapsed, but you can never totally get rid of it.” Rita believes that Falk being a godparent will be a significant undertaking. They honor him with responsibility because they trust and adore him greatly.