Icebreaker

Anastasia has a fear of falling in the novel—in more than one way. How does her fear of falling in love relate to her fear of falling on the ice? Use examples from the text to explore this implied connection.

If Nathan Hawkins represents the ideal man, how does Hannah Grace define ideal masculinity? Examine at least five traits that Nathan is described to have: two physical and three emotional.

In the bedroom, Nathan and Anastasia engage in affirmation and dominance-submission play. How do these scenes inform the reader’s understanding of either Nathan’s or Anastasia’s character outside of the bedroom?