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Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

1.

Why is Heir of Fire divided into two parts? How does this structure impact the narrative?

2.

How is Celaena/Aelin characterized through the symbolism of fire? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

3.

How are the Valg depicted as the story’s antagonists? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

4.

How does Rowan and Celaena’s relationship evolve throughout the story? What elements foreshadow their eventual alliance at the end of the book? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

5.

How is Maeve characterized in Heir of Fire? How does it affect her role in the narrative? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

6.

How is the theme of loyalty developed in the novel? Which characters embody and/or challenge the concept of loyalty? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

7.

How is the bond between Manon and Abraxos characterized? How does it impact Manon’s character growth? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

8.

At the book's end, Celaena and Dorian face their enemies and show perfect control over their magical abilities. How do their respective journeys parallel and/or contrast with each other throughout the story? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

9.

How do the themes of Redemption Through Self-Acceptance and Oppression Versus Freedom build on each other in the novel? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

10.

What plot points does Heir of Fire foreshadow or set up for the following book in the series? How does the narrative build suspense?

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