Redeeming Love

Angel, Sarah, and Amanda are all names used by the protagonist. What different meanings do the names signify?

Michael reads his Bible every night. What role do these readings play in the narrative, and how do they inform the story?

Sarah travels from the east coast to the west coast. How does her changing environment reflect her emotional state?

Sarah’s fellow prostitutes are, at one time, the closest she has to a family. How do the bonds between these women function in the narrative, and how are they portrayed?

There are several figures who fill the role of villain in the text, including Magowan and Duke. Who has the greatest effect on Sarah and why?

Sarah’s gradual conversion to Christianity is one of the key elements in the novel. How is the religion represented in the text?

 At various stages in the novel, characters visit, use, and exit churches. What role do churches play in the characters’ lives?

Explore the ways in which babies and the act of giving birth have an impact on Sarah and her emotional state.