Xenocide

Compare and contrast Han Qing-jao and Si Wang-mu. How are they alike? How are they different? What causes their differences?

Discuss the relationship between the hive queen and the humans. How do they view each other? Why do they fear or hold prejudices against one another?

Analyze the roles of secrecy and transparency in the novel. How do secrecy and transparency impact the relationships between the sentient species? What impact do they have on the ethical dilemmas? Which do you think leads to more favorable outcomes, and why?

Examine the role of religion on Lusitania. How does Christianity impact the relationship between the Pequeninos and the humans? Are religion and science separate or cohesive on Lusitania?

Identify the impact of dysfunctional families. How does the dysfunction in the Rebeira family impact the predicaments on Lusitania? Is the relationship between Qing-jao and Han Fei-tzu dysfunctional? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast Ender Wiggin and Miro Rebeira. How are they alike and different? How do they feel about each other? How does Jane impact the relationship between Ender and Miro?

Analyze Qing-jao’s character arc. Why does she go against her father when her culture dictates that she should obey him? What role does Han Fei-tzu play in Qing-jao’s character development?

Discuss Ender’s role as a father. Is he a good stepfather? Which of his stepchildren is Ender closest with? Is Ender correct to see young Val and Peter as his children? Why or why not?