Chapter 1:
- What do you infer that would cause someone to be so interested in Ender?
- Why would the word “Third” be degrading?
- What did Ender’s incident with Stilson express about him?
- Was Ender’s reasoning for hurting the boy make up for it?
- Why did Ender cry even though he wasn’t extremely hurt?
- What did the author mean by “…he beat him deep,” in the beginning of the chapter?
- What is the real meaning behind Peter’s violence towards Ender?
- Why does violence seem to make Peter feel better?
- Has Valentine always be compassionate to Ender and not Peter?
- Is there favoritism in the family?
- Does love always hold people back?
- What kind of conflict did Ender face?
- Why would the author mention how many times Ender had cried?
- Based on their reactions, do you believe Ender’s parents had seen his violent side before they were told about the incident?
- Why do Ender’s parents still apply their religion in life after they gave it up?