Ender's Game Questions on Identity
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What does the quote "Perhaps it is impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be" mean in...
The quote "Perhaps it is impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be" in Ender's Game reflects the characters' fears of losing their true selves. Valentine fears becoming...
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Why does Ender, according to Valentine, see Peter in the mirror in Ender's Game?
Ender sees Peter in the mirror because he subconsciously associates his own actions with those of his brother, Peter, who is a killer. Despite Ender's kindness, his success at Battle School makes him...
Ender's Game
What does the quote "I'm a murderer, even when I play. Peter would be proud of me" from Ender's Game mean?
The quote reflects Ender's internal conflict and fear of becoming like his violent brother, Peter. Ender worries about his own capacity for violence, as demonstrated when he injures others to protect...
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In Ender's Game, how is being called "Third" by Stilson both good and bad?
Being called "Third" by Stilson is both an insult and a catalyst for Ender. In Ender's society, being a "third" child is frowned upon, making him an outcast and subject to ridicule. Stilson uses it...