The World We Make

How does Jemisin represent queer identity and struggles through her queer characters?

Bronca points out that the Ur’s practices mirror practices of colonization in the United States. In what way can the Ur be read as colonists?

Compare and contrast how Brooklyn works within politically corrupt systems to enact positive change with how Manny’s family creates their own systems, weighing the benefits and disadvantages of each approach.

The novel opens with Neek being hit by a wave of anti-New York sentiment. What impact does Jemisin suggest perception can have on a city?

At the end of the first book in the Great Cities series, Aislyn seems fully committed to serving R’lyeh’s destructive vision. By the end of this book, she has completed a major character arc and joined the avatars of New York City. What factors led to this change?

How does Jemisin use satire in The World We Make?

A large component of Padmini’s character arc involves someone from her former workplace reporting her to ICE, which leads to her leaving her home to protect her family. How does this book depict the relationship between racial microaggressions and systemic racism?

Each of the boroughs has a unique personality and talents that enable them to serve and protect New York City. Neek is the primary avatar, meaning he embodies all of these qualities. Exploring the character of Neek, discuss how the traits of two or three other avatars manifest in his choices and behaviors.