Artemis

Jazz makes a lot of sex jokes. What role does Jazz’s sense of humor play in the novel? Use textual examples to support your theory.

Loretta Sanchez and Administrator Ngugi are both driven, successful women, but Jazz is only comfortable with Ngugi holding power. Using examples from the book, why do you think Jazz distrusts Loretta and not Ngugi?

Why are honor and reputation so important to Jazz?

Kelvin and Jazz’s relationship began as school pen pals. What narrative function do these letters serve? Use the text to support your analysis.

Artemis does not have a police force or many formal laws. However, there are many instances of vigilante justice in the book. Which does the novel suggest are justified, and why?

How does the novel depict the guilds? Does this differ from how Jazz feels about them, at least initially?

Discuss Jazz as a narrator, considering both her tone and reliability.

Artemis imagines a future of lunar citizenry. Which aspects of the settlement does the novel depict positively and which does it depict negatively? Why?