In her review of Ender's Game in Fantasy Review, Elaine Radford criticizes Card, alleging that he modeled Ender's character after Adolf Hitler. Card counters Radford's critique with a response published in the same magazine issue. Read both articles. Then, write an essay supporting either Radford or Card. Your argument should include strong evidence from both the reviews and the novel itself.

Research project: Read the book The Psychopathic God: Adolf Hitler by Robert G. L. Waite, which Elaine Radford references in her review of Ender's Game in Fantasy Review. Gather information on the psychology of mass murderers. How does Ender Wiggin compare to Hitler and other historical mass murderers? Present your findings in a chart or another visual format.

You are a news broadcaster living in the era following Ender's triumphant battle (assuming news broadcasters exist). Partner with someone to role-play an interview with Ender. Prepare your questions in advance and inform your partner of the types of questions you will ask, without revealing specific details. Your partner should also prepare to convincingly portray Ender. Record your interview and share it with the class.

Ender's Game portrays gifted children as social outcasts. Research the term "gifted" and write a paper addressing the following questions: Who are gifted children? What are their traits? Are gifted children outcasts? Why or why not? What are they like as adults? Does Ender's character accurately represent a gifted child? Why or why not? Provide examples from the novel and your research.

What does a "bugger" look like? Consider the description in the novel and research insect anatomy. Draw or create a model of your interpretation of a bugger.

Do you know of a video game that resembles the "game" Ender played when he annihilated the buggers? Choose one of the following: (1) write a comparison of Ender's game and the game you are familiar with, or (2) demonstrate the game and illustrate the comparison through your demonstration.