What role does gender play in Deacon King Kong? Compare the male and female characters, perhaps through their characterization and roles in the community. Use examples and direct quotes from the text to support your argument.

How might this story have been different if it were set in another major American city at this time? What about a small town?

How might this story have been different if it were set in the present day? What issues would remain the same, and which ones would differ?