Justice Be Damned – Book Group Questions
- William’s instinct is to run away from difficult emotional situations. How is that shown in the book and how do those around him help him to overcome those feelings?
- Bullying by children is often passed off as ‘what children do’. How can we change such behaviours before they become ingrained?
- Which of the characters do you identify with most easily and why?
- William put his own interests above those around him when he was growing up. How much of a risk might that present to him in a political career?
- Has the face of politics changed since William began his campaign? How much do middle-aged white men still make up the ruling classes?
- What constitutes family?
- Can it ever be right for a parent to take children away from the other parent? Should the law afford them protection when they do?
- Is equality possible?
- Why does society call for criminals to be punished? Is the death penalty ever right?
- Cecilia is faced with the difficulty of balancing career and motherhood. Is such a balance possible? What more could those around her do to help her to achieve a balance?