We Are the Ants

Why does Hutchinson title his novel We Are the Ants? Consider multiple metaphors in your analysis.

Make an argument: Are the sluggers real or a figment of Henry’s depression? Explain your reasoning.

Much of Henry’s internal conflict is his difficulty in coming to terms with his past. How important is the past in defining our present and our future? Make an argument combining evidence from Hutchinson’s novel and from your own experiences.