I Who Have Never Known Men

How does the protagonist's lack of memory and identity influence her interactions with the other women in the cage?

What role does the setting of the underground cage play in shaping the narrative's tension and mystery?

Discuss the significance of the electric light and how it affects the women's perception of time.

How does Harpman use the absence of the women's memories to comment on the nature of freedom?

Before reading further, what do you predict the outside world might be like, based on the information provided while the women are in the cage?

How does the young girl's outsider status among the other women affect the dynamics within the group?

What do you think is the significance of the guards' silence and detachment from the women?

Discuss how the novel portrays the concept of humanity through the women's adjustment to life outside the cage.

In what ways do the women attempt to reconstruct their past lives once they escape?

How does the novel explore the theme of isolation both physically and emotionally?

What does the eventual fate of the women suggest about the novel's view on the possibility of hope and rebirth?

How does the protagonist's understanding of love and relationships evolve throughout the story?

How does Harpman use the protagonist's experiences to critique societal structures?

Discuss the ending of the novel and what it reveals about the protagonist's journey.

How does the absence of names affect the reader's connection to the characters?