- Who should Eilis end up with at the end of the novel?
- Was Eilis' affair with Jim immoral? Why or why not?
- Does Eilis love Brooklyn more than she loves Ireland? Explain.
- Is Tony a good boyfriend?
- What does the novel say about the era (the 1950s) during which it takes place?
- How will Jim react to Eilis' letter? Will she ever explain the full story to him?
- What does the novel have to say about the nature of memory?
- What will Mrs. Lacey's life be like after the events of the novel?