Dreamland

What does the osprey in Chapter 68 symbolize? How does it reflect the characters of Colby and Morgan?

Twice in the novel, Colby remembers his sister telling him that “love and pain [are] two sides of the same coin” (216). How does this idea resonate differently throughout the narrative? Include specific examples in your discussion.

Discuss the novel’s treatment of the creative process. What importance does the novel place on creativity and its impact on the human experience? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.