Ender's Game

Peter and Valentine Wiggin adopt online political personas—respectively, Locke and Demosthenes, who are based on historical figures. How do Locke and Demosthenes’s real-life counterparts compare and contrast with their views as described in the novel?

Ender’s Game was a major influence on the Science Fiction genre in its themes and tropes. What influences permeate the genre? Describe how these elements contribute to the genre’s purpose.

Peter and Valentine were close to taking on Ender’s role in Battle School. Using knowledge of their respective personalities and leadership styles, describe how Peter and/or Valentine would have handled Battle School differently from Ender.