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The Runaway King
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Essay Topics
How does Jaron’s character evolve throughout the book? Use textual examples to support your answer.
How is Jaron and Imogen’s relationship characterized in The Runaway King? How is their emotional connection conveyed implicitly and/or explicitly?
How is the Pirate Code used in the story? How does it relate to the theme of The Complexities of Trust and Loyalty? Use textual examples to support your answer.
How does Jaron’s story follow and/or challenge the structure of the Hero’s Journey? Use textual examples to support your answer.
How is the plot twist of Gregor’s treason set up? How does it relate to the novel’s main themes? Use textual examples to support your answer.
In what scenes in the narrative does Jaron experience the most internal conflict regarding his choices between duty regarding country versus responsibility for friends?
How is the motif of running away used to characterize Jaron? What does he run away from and/or toward, either literally or symbolically?
How does Jaron reconcile his dual identity by the end of the story? Use textual examples to support your answer.
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