Nov 18, 2008

The Scent of Magic | Topics for Discussion

1. Willadene and Mahart each suffered the loss of her mother during childhood. Compare and contrast how this loss affected each of them.

2. Discuss Mahart's changing relationship with: a) her father, the Duke; b) the Chancellor Vazul; c) the Lady Saylana.

3. Explain why the Duke allowed Willadene, Mahart, Nicolas, and Prince Lorien to leave court and live in the north.

4. Why does this story have a medieval setting instead of a modern one? How would a modern setting change the story?

5. Nicolas is nicknamed "the Bat." What is the significance of this?

6. Give...