How does Franny’s suppression of certain memories shape the narrative and propel tension? How would the novel be different if Franny accurately recalled her entire past from the start?

Compare Migrations to another work of climate fiction, such as The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler or The Overstory by Richard Powers. What thematic similarities do these works share? What are some notable differences?

How does Franny’s reckless attitude in the face of danger relate to her avoidance of emotional trauma? How does Franny’s confrontation of trauma change her?