I Who Have Never Known Men

Use the following questions to jumpstart your discussion about I Who Have Never Known Men:

1. The women in the bunker have never known men and have no memory of the outside world. How does this complete separation from the outside impact their social structure and relationships? What role does this sense of "not knowing" play in the story's exploration of identity?

2. The book delves deeply into questions of gender, particularly the protagonist's growing awareness of the concept of masculinity and femininity. How does the book challenge traditional notions of gender roles? How does the absence of men impact the construction of gender within the bunker?

3. The ending of I Who Have Never Known Men is open to interpretation. How did you interpret the final moments of the novel? What do you think the protagonist’s journey ultimately signifies in terms of self-discovery, freedom, and knowledge?