Bait, A Novel : General Discussion Questions

Bait General Discussion Questions

Religion figures prominently in Bait. How does it figure in the life of JD/Jax? In the life of her brother, Danny? In the lives of her family and friends? How does it influence their attitudes and life choices?
In what ways are Danny and Jax loyal to each other? In what ways do they betray one another’s confidence? Is there a clear line between their loyalty and betrayal?
The first chapter introduces all the different elements of the story in different ways. How does it foreshadow the development of the plot? What clues does it give into the character and personality of each of the players?
Why do you think Jenn wants to marry Danny? Is it for the same reason he wants to marry her? How are their motivations the same/different?
What role does Jax play in the relationship of Danny and Jenn? Is she helping them, or hindering their plans? Is it really her business, what her brother does with his life? Does she have a right to interfere? Does she choose to?
How do the changing seasons correspond with Danny’s and Jax’es developing lives and their relationship with one another?
How does scripture and theology figure in the Madigan family dynamic?
What is the role of Lillian in the lives of the different characters? How is she different from them, and how is she the same? What is the prime motivator behind her words and actions?
Is Jenn being honest about her life, as she reveals it? Are the rest of the characters around her being honest, as they find out more about her past and her plans for the future?
Does Jax go too far, in her interactions with Jenn? Does Jenn go too far, as well? How about Danny? How about Mom and Dad and the rest of the family?
How does Jax’es faith differ from Danny’s? From Jenn’s? Who do you think is on firmer ground, faith-wise? Who do you think is more susceptible?
Is Jax "lost" or "saved"? What about Danny? And Jenn? How do you define salvation? Is it possible for any of the family members to save one another, or permanently lead each other astray? Should they even try?
Is the culmination of the book fair to any of the characters? How is it a successful ending? How is it a failure?
What do you think will become of Jax? Of Lillian? Of Danny? Of Jenn? Do you think they will all be able to "stay the course" that they’ve chosen for themselves?

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