To Have And Have Not

As the title suggests, this work contrasts the lives of those who have money and those who do not. How does the novel explore the dynamics between these two groups of people?

Most major plot events occur over the open water between Florida and Cuba. What role does the ocean play in the novel? Consider the actions of characters while on the water and how the ocean reveals certain characteristics that are not present on land.

Harry, the main character, commits many murders over the course of the text. Are these murders driven more by a need for self-preservation or by a sense of justice and retribution?