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Ender’s Game

Ender’s Game. Small Group Discussions. Themes. Discuss the theme of manipulation prevalent throughout the novel. Come up with specific examples from various sections of the book. Discuss the theme of isolation as well. Converse about specific examples from various sections of the book.

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Ender’s Game

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  1. Ender’s Game Small Group Discussions

  2. Themes • Discuss the theme of manipulation prevalent throughout the novel. • Come up with specific examples from various sections of the book. • Discuss the theme of isolation as well. • Converse about specific examples from various sections of the book. • How are these two themes intertwined? • Discuss the good vs. evil motif as well as the game vs. reality motif. • Provide specific examples from various sections of the book in your discussion.

  3. Characters • Discuss the similarities and differences between Ender and Peter, providing specific examples from the text in your discussion. • Confer about Ender’s relationship with Valentine. • How does it differ from Ender’s relationships with others? • Ender’s first true friendship at Battle School is formed with whom? Discuss their relationship and how Graff feels about it. • Discuss the alternate identities of Peter and Valentine. • Which makes a greater impact? • How does Ender become more like Graff when promoted to commander?

  4. Conflict • Why does Ender feel tormented about being a “third”? • How does Graff use this to get what he wants out of Ender? • How else does Graff use Ender? • Why does the fate of mankind depend on Ender? • Is Ender aware of humanity’s dependence on him? Explain. • Discuss specific situations in which Ender felt there was no other choice but to “break the rules.” • Discuss the conflicts Ender encounters as he is moved from army to army. • Discuss the commonalities between Stilson and Bonzo. • How does Ender handle the conflicts each one of them initiates? • Why is Ender both sad and angry after he wins the final battle? • How does this set him apart from others?

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