Xenocide

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1991

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-15

Chapters 16-18

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Examine Ender’s characterization. Is he a dynamic or static character? What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he change over the course of the plot?

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?