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Jack is deeply opposed to the death penalty, yet he acknowledges he'd probably feel differently if one of his own children became a victim of a crime. Is he a hypocrite? Or are his inconsistent beliefs (the dichotomy between what the mind believes and what the heart desires) typical of most people? |
| 2. |
And at the very end, why does Jack call Jeff? Do you believe he's following his mind or his heart this time? |
| 3. |
Claire, similarly, faced a challenge to her views on adultery. Did she make the right decision about Jack at the end? Why do you believe she made the decision she did? |
| 4. |
Are there any topics about which you have strong feelings one way, but aren’t sure how you'd react if you were affected personally? |
| 5. |
Discuss Jack's relationship with his brother Mark. Is Jack's take on Mark accurate? Or is Claire's? At one point Claire remarks on how similar the two brothers are – not only in looks, but in their personalities. Is she right? Why or why not? |
| 6. |
Was Claire misguided, or just naïve, in her attempt to set Jenny up with Mark? Why did she do it? |
| 7. |
Why, during the Barnard trial, did Jack decide not to further question the defendant, Clyde Hutchins? |
| 8. |
What was the significance of Jack's interaction with the red-headed juror during Alex's trial? |
| 9. |
Why was Earl so supportive of Jack? |
| 10. |
Discuss Jenny's relationship with Jack. Was she manipulative, or were her feelings for him genuine? Or both?
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