68 pages • 2 hours read

Golden Son

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-4

Part 1, Chapters 5-11

Part 2, Chapters 12-18

Part 2, Chapters 19-24

Part 3, Chapters 25-29

Part 3, Chapters 30-34

Part 3, Chapter 35 Summary: “Teatime”

Part 4, Chapters 40-45

Part 4, Chapters 46-51

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Analyze Darrow’s character arc. What are his characteristics? What is his primary flaw? How does he change over the course of the story? What inspires his change?

Discuss the role of love in Golden Son. How is love depicted? How does it impact the characters? Why is Red culture so rich in love relative to the other Colors? What role does the novel suggest love plays in fighting oppression? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Compare and contrast Sevro, Roque, and Tactus and their relationships with Darrow. What does each friendship add to the novel’s exploration of Friendship, Loyalty, and Betrayal?