How does the author’s use of first-person narration shape the reader’s understanding of the protagonist? How does telling the story from Aza’s perspective affect other characters’ development and build suspense?

How does Levine use the novel’s love story to develop the theme of The Importance of Authenticity? What other contributions does Prince Ijori make to the story’s meaning and the protagonist’s characterization?

Although the novel is primarily a work of prose, Levine includes a number of poems sung by the characters. How does the incorporation of verse advance the author’s message about The Power of Music? Citing specific evidence from the text, what do song lyrics reveal about the story’s characterization, worldbuilding, and themes?