Here

There are almost no named characters in Here. How does this impact the story and in what ways does it help to show The Interconnectedness of Human Experiences?

There are many animals shown in Here. What narrative and thematic purposes do the animals serve? What relationships exist between animal and human lives in the book?

How does the inclusion of William and Benjamin Franklin—real historical figures—impact the narrative of Here, and do any other moments in the graphic novel reflect their relationship?

How does the inclusion of Indigenous characters from the early colonial era impact the story of the area the house is built on? Compare and contrast their role in the novel with that of the characters from the future.

In many ways, Here is a work of speculative fiction that imagines the future. What kind of future is depicted and how does it compare to the scenes of the very distant past used in Here?

The motif of the tree is very important to understanding the theme of The Fluidity of Time. Choose a similar instance from Here and compare and contrast how that other object or person relates to this theme.

How does McGuire’s use of overlapping panels help create a connected narrative moment made up of disjointed moments in time? How does this approach differ from the way panels are conventionally used in comics and graphic novels?

Why is the room’s appearance from one year to the other so essential in creating the narrative of Here? How does McGuire use the physical appearance of the room to tell a story?