Keeper

How does The Keeper explore the tensions between destiny and agency? How does Gato’s feelings about how much control he has over his life change throughout the novel?

Nature plays a central role in the text. How does The Keeper examine nature’s value and potential? How does the text reflect some of the complexities surrounding economic development versus conservation?

How do the novel’s structure and its utilization of a frame story impact your understanding of the text? What role do Faustino and his interview play in developing the themes, characters, and/or tone of the novel?