How does John grow or change from the man who meets Savannah on the beach to the man who is on the hillside watching Savannah years later?

Do you think Savannah is still idealistic at the novel’s end, even after facing so many hardships? Why or why not?

How do you think that John’s father views his son? Do you think he is proud of him? Where do we see Mr. Tyree show affection or love for his son?