How did Octavia Butler decide to portray the virus as both a literal and metaphorical force?
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How did Octavia Butler decide to portray the virus as both a literal and metaphorical force?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the moral choices the characters made under extreme circumstances?
What impact do you think the setting of the American Southwest has on the story's mood and themes?