Now that we know more about the character’s back stories, have your impressions changed? Were you able to empathize or sympathize with the characters more after learning the events that lead them to their life’s paths? How can this translate into real life situations? Who was your favourite character and who did you struggle most to connect with? Why? "No one messes with Strangers." What is the significance of the name Stranger in the context of the book? The book features many male characters – Margaret’s dad and brothers, Elsie’s ex partners, Ben. What role do men play in The Strangers