On Fortune's Wheel | Topics for Discussion

1. When the story begins, Birle is a rebellious teenager. Do you find more similarities or differences between Birle and contemporary teenagers? Explain.

2. Why does Orien allow Birle to continue traveling down the river with him? Are his reasons plausible? What underlying reasons would you suggest?

3. Why does Orien run away from his responsibilities as the future Earl? Does this decision indicate a strength or a weakness in his character?

4. Birle has problems with her stepmother, Nan. How and why do Birle's feelings toward Nan change even before she returns...

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