Rabbit, Run Lesson Plan

Discuss Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom's relationship with his wife. What do we know about them as a couple so far?

Rabbit and Janice's relationship appears to be quite strained. It seems they married due to Janice falling pregnant, compelled by a sense of responsibility and the pressure of the times, rather than for love: "Nelson was born seven months after the Episcopal service." They are openly hostile toward one another. When Rabbit comes home from work, neither of them greets the other—he questions why the door was locked and she tells him to stop blocking the television. He questions how many drinks she's had, implying she's neglectful, and she bitterly critiques him for...