The saying goes that when the going gets tough, you learn who your friends are, but you also learn who your real family is. Family is part of the human condition. When it comes right down to it, humans are as bonded and territorial as a pack of wolves—maybe even more so, since we can bond over dessert, too. It seems that all the characters in The Art of Racing in the Rain have different perspectives on what makes a good family, and when those differing perspectives play off each other, things can get messy.
Questions About Family
- Why does it take so long for Denny to connect with his parents again?
- Why do Maxwell and Trish feel so protective of Zoë, and why do they blame Denny for Eve's death?
- Why does Denny take Zoë to visit Eve's extended family in Methow Valley?