Scarlet’s grandmother used to joke that Scarlet would have a difficult life because her granddaughter is just like her. Why would being like her grandmother lead to Scarlet’s life being more difficult?

What hints does Wolf provide about his family? How does he talk about his parents compared to how he talks about his little brother?

Scarlet frequently compares Wolf to a dog when she describes his outward behavior. Why does the author include these comparisons?