In and Out of Step discussion

Does this novel illustrate the importance of drawing a line over matters of principle and the dangers that happen when we let the small things slide?

Absolutely.

Do you think Tlabut would've had a different life direction if the line had been effectively drawn?

Perhaps. That's the issue isn't it for Cassie - she's scared there is a darkness inside each person that can be unleashed given the 'right' cirumstances.

Talbut's 'behavioural diet' set up him in part for what happened.