Gregor’s life isn’t as easy or as happy as it used to be since his father disappeared. How has his life changed? Do you think these challenges in any way prepared him for his quest in the Underland?
-He didn't have his dad to teach him saxophone.
-Losing his father helped prepare him for harder times. When one of the Underlanders gives Gregor his dad's keychain, he was afraid to hope that his dad was still alive.He doesn't want to be let down again.
-I think he never thought realistically.
-Gregor wants to see his father again so much that that helped keep him going during the quest. Once he knew that his dad was alive, he wasn't going to let anything stop him.
-Knowing that his father was still alive gave him hope for the first time.
-Losing his father helped prepare him for harder times. When one of the Underlanders gives Gregor his dad's keychain, he was afraid to hope that his dad was still alive.He doesn't want to be let down again.
-I think he never thought realistically.
-Gregor wants to see his father again so much that that helped keep him going during the quest. Once he knew that his dad was alive, he wasn't going to let anything stop him.
-Knowing that his father was still alive gave him hope for the first time.
In the beginning of the story, Gregor believes his father will be back, but he has created a rule for himself that prohibits him from thinking about a future that includes his father. Why? How might this aid him in his quest? Does Gregor ever break his own rule?
-Breaking his own rule is arguable. You could say that he did or didn't break it.
-He already believed that his father would be back; the Underlanders just helped him build on this belief.
-I think he doesn't want to grieve about his father having disappeared. He didn't want to have to think if what would happen if they found his dad dead.
-Getting into the Underland and finding out about his dad allowed to break his own rule.
-I think the reason that Gregor made the rule so that he wouldn't have to think of all of the things that he could have been doing with his dad when he was gone. Disappointment could be inevitable.
-He already believed that his father would be back; the Underlanders just helped him build on this belief.
-I think he doesn't want to grieve about his father having disappeared. He didn't want to have to think if what would happen if they found his dad dead.
-Getting into the Underland and finding out about his dad allowed to break his own rule.
-I think the reason that Gregor made the rule so that he wouldn't have to think of all of the things that he could have been doing with his dad when he was gone. Disappointment could be inevitable.
What are some of the descriptions in the book that show how the Underlanders have adapted to their new environment? How do the adaptations help them survive? What might happen to them if they came back to the Overland?
-They to the rats by always washing themselves so the rats couldn't smell them.
-You can see every vein in their bodies and they are so pale because there is no light in the Underland.
-They made the city of Regalia out of things that were found in the Underland. Baths and toilets are made from the water that flows away from the city.
-You can see every vein in their bodies and they are so pale because there is no light in the Underland.
-They made the city of Regalia out of things that were found in the Underland. Baths and toilets are made from the water that flows away from the city.
The Underlanders see Gregor as the great warrior told of in the Prophecy of Gray, and because of that he is to lead the quest to prevent their annihilation. But Gregor sees himself differently—he says to Vikus, “You’ve got the wrong guy. Really, I promise you, I’m not the warrior.” Explain his feelings. Why is Vikus so convinced that Gregor is the right one?
-The prophecy is full of wordplay that can be taken for different meanings. The son of the sun is a big thing to them but no one knows for sure.
-Gregor sees himself as just another kid who has lost a family member. He lives with his mom, sisters and delusional grandma.
-Gregor sees himself as just another kid who has lost a family member. He lives with his mom, sisters and delusional grandma.
How is Gregor like many soldiers who go off to war? Gregor has many qualities that we associate with the typical American hero. What are they? How are these traits different from those of Luxa and Henry?
-Because Gregor doesn't really believe in himself. He's not accustomed to his surroundings. Everyone else has made peace with who they are. Gregor is slightly insecure.
-Luxe and Henry are sure of themselves, they know who they are. They think very highly of themselves.
-He will do whatever it takes to find his dad and complete his mission. He will do his duty but he's not going to act like a servant to Luxe and Henry.
-Luxe and Henry are sure of themselves, they know who they are. They think very highly of themselves.
-He will do whatever it takes to find his dad and complete his mission. He will do his duty but he's not going to act like a servant to Luxe and Henry.
One of the most interesting characters in the novel is not human, but a rat that Vikus has enlisted to be the guide for the questers. Discuss Ripred’s traits that set him apart from the others, both rats and humans.
-He is sarcastic.
-He is lethal.
-He thinks ahead.
-He knows his facts about the other species who live Underland.
-He is sarcastic.
-He is lethal.
-He thinks ahead.
-He knows his facts about the other species who live Underland.
At one point, Ripred says, “Mutual need is a strong bond. Stronger than friendship, stronger than love.” What does he mean by this? In what ways do the various groups have mutual bonds that outweigh friendship and love? Do you think Ripred is wrong?
-Aries broke the bond to save Gregor. He risked being banished in order to be with someone who was good.
-Aries didn't save Henry who turned out to be evil.
-Luxe needs Vikus because she doesn't know how to run a kingdom.
-Aries didn't save Henry who turned out to be evil.
-Luxe needs Vikus because she doesn't know how to run a kingdom.
Authors sometimes plant clues in a story to foreshadow future events. Often these clues can be very subtle and hard to pick up on. Look back in the story, and find things that Henry said and did that point to his treachery.
-He tried to kill Ripred even though Vikus trusted him with their lives.
-If Gregor hadn't woken open, Ripred might be dead.
-The Prophecy of Bane is foretold by Luxe at the end of the book.
-If Gregor hadn't woken open, Ripred might be dead.
-The Prophecy of Bane is foretold by Luxe at the end of the book.
At the end of the story, Gregor does not accept Bartholomew of Sandwich’s sword, a gift from Vikus. Why? Even after the quest is over and Gregor has helped the Underlanders avoid annihilation, do you think Gregor thinks of himself as a warrior?
-No, Gregor just helps the Underlanders. He doesn't see himself as a warrior.
-His mom wont' let him have a pocketknife.
-He didn't think about the Prophecy of the Gray. He didn't think that he was responsible for it. He just did what he had to.
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