Transcript Ender’s Game By: Olson Scott Card

ENDER’S GAME
BY: OLSON SCOTT CARD
Chapters 1-2
 Although Ender is only six years old, he already
understands that “sometimes lies are more
dependable than the truth” and that adults often
lie to children.
 First off, what do you think about the statement
“Sometimes lies are more dependable than the
truth”. Do you agree? If so, explain your
reasoning and give an example. If you disagree,
explain why and give an example.
 Second, do parents often lie to children? Do you
think it is sometimes good? Explain how you
feel.
 100 Words
Chapters 3-4
 Card never explains why the government has
made it illegal to have more than two children
per family (unless a third is permitted for military
purposes). First, list three reasons why a
government might decide to pass such a law.
 Second, the population law not only limits
reproduction, but also religious freedom such as
Catholicism and Mormonism. How would you
feel if the government passed regulations
preventing you from practicing your own
personal beliefs, religious or not.
 100 Words
Chapters 5-6
 Tell me how you feel about Ender at this
moment in the story. Do you like him? Do you
dislike him? Why?
 Also, how do you feel about the world Ender
lives in? How do you think you would fit in?
 100 Words
Chapter 7
 Unlike the launch group, Salamander Army has
its own slang and manner of speaking. Think of a
group you have or do belong to with its own
“language” or style of speak. What purpose
does the slang or style seem to serve?
 Also, Ender is happy when he find out that, even
though older soldiers haven't met him, they’ve
heard of him and known his name. Do you
prefer to enter into new situations (such as
camp, school, etc) as a completely unknown
person or when people have already heard of
you and formed a few ideas about you?
 100 Words
Chapter 8
 Bonzo’s barracks are orderly and his soldiers
are disciplined to the extreme; Rose the
Nose’s are exactly the opposite. In which
situation do you think you would be more
comfortable and likely to thrive? Explain why.
 Think about a classroom for example. DO you
learn best when there is silence and order or
when there is chaos?
 100 Words
Chapter 9
 Do you agree with Peter that the people in
powerful social situations are not usually the
smartest people? What positions do the
smartest people in our society seem to hold?
If it isn’t incredible intelligence, what
characteristic/s do those in powerful positions
seem to have?
 Also, What is the most important quality a
person in power can have? Why?
100 Words
Chapter 10
 Ender asks himself if it’s “some law human
nature that you inevitably become whatever
your first commander was.” Similarly, it’s often
said that when we grow up, we become just like
our parents.
 First, do you believe we grow up to be like our
parents?
 Second, why do you think things happen this
way?
 Third, do you think it will happen to you?
 Explain your answers- 100 Words
Chapter 11
 If, as in Ender’s Game, we learn that other
intelligent life exists in the universe, do you
think we should ignore it and hope it ignores
us, attack it, or try to communicate with it?
State and support your opinion.
 100 Words
Chapter 12
 Pretend you are one of Bonzo’s friends and
have just witnessed his fight with Ender.
Write a recap of the fight and express your
feelings about it as though you are telling a
friend about it in the dining hall. Be sure to
mention why you decided not to step in and if
your impression of Ender has changed.
 100 Words
Chapter 13
 Ender tells Valentine that he think it’s impossible
not to love someone when you truly understand
him/her and what he/she believes. Do you agree
or disagree?
 Valentine feels “responsible for the future of the
world.” She wholeheartedly believes that the
choices she makes will impact not just herself
but countless others. How do you feel about your
own responsibility and ability to make an impact
on the future? Who will your choices affect?
 100 Words
Chapter 14, Part 1
 How do you feel about Mazer being Ender’s
teacher? What is your initial impression of
him?
 Think about the old saying “The end justifies
the means”. This means that the end results
of whatever task someone is doing is worth
what they had to do in order to get the
desired result. What do you think of this? Do
you agree or disagree?
 100 Words
Chapter 14, Part 2
 Mazer Rackham says that he doesn’t think Ender
will be permanently damaged by his experience
in this chapter. From what you know of Ender, do
you agree? Explain your answer.
 Then, respond to the following statement: “Of
all the characters in the book, Graff is the one
who cares the most for Ender.” Do you agree?
Disagree? Why might someone argue this as
fact?
 100 Words
Chapter 15
 The character of Ender Wiggin has provoked
widely disparate reactions in readers and
critics of Ender’s Game. For example, Ender
has been compared to both Hitler and Jesus.
How do you see Ender? Is he Good, Bad, or
Neither?
 What do you think of Ender?
 Lastly, did you enjoy the book? Would you
recommend it. Why or why not?
 100 Words