Chapter 1: Third
1. Each chapter begins with a brief dialogue between unseen people. In this dialogue, you can find a purpose for reading the chapter. What questions are raised in your mind as you read the introduction? How are your questions answered?
When I read the beginning of the chapter I was wondering who the officers were talking about. Later, I found out that they referred to Peter as ¨the brother¨, and Valentine as ¨the sister¨ and they said Ender was kind of kid they were looking for.
2. Discuss the significance of Ender’s monitor.
The significance of Ender's monitor is that that monitor keeps track of what he does.
3. Discuss the problems Ender faces as a "third."
The problems Ender faces as the "third" is that he really wasn't supposed to be born, or in other words he is illegal and owned by the government. Also he gets bullied.
4. Describe the fight with Stilson.
Stilson had some other of his friends with him, he was saying things to Ender and began pushing him. Ender kicked him high and hard on the breastbone, and Stilson laid motionless. Finally, Ender kicks him in the face and sends him to the hospital.
When I read the beginning of the chapter I was wondering who the officers were talking about. Later, I found out that they referred to Peter as ¨the brother¨, and Valentine as ¨the sister¨ and they said Ender was kind of kid they were looking for.
2. Discuss the significance of Ender’s monitor.
The significance of Ender's monitor is that that monitor keeps track of what he does.
3. Discuss the problems Ender faces as a "third."
The problems Ender faces as the "third" is that he really wasn't supposed to be born, or in other words he is illegal and owned by the government. Also he gets bullied.
4. Describe the fight with Stilson.
Stilson had some other of his friends with him, he was saying things to Ender and began pushing him. Ender kicked him high and hard on the breastbone, and Stilson laid motionless. Finally, Ender kicks him in the face and sends him to the hospital.
Chapter 2: Peter
1. Describe Peter. How does he feel about Ender? Be thorough in your answer, as this will change over the course of the chapter.
The way Peter feels about Ender is that he loves him because he's his brother but at the same time he knows Ender is the "third" and is better than him in a way, and treats him like trash when he fells like it.
2. "Buggers" is the word used to refer to the aliens that have attacked the earth on two previous occasions. Describe the buggers as you understand them from this chapter.
The buggers are aliens that would suddenly quit against the astronauts, but clearly have won couple times because they are afraid of the buggers coming back.
The way Peter feels about Ender is that he loves him because he's his brother but at the same time he knows Ender is the "third" and is better than him in a way, and treats him like trash when he fells like it.
2. "Buggers" is the word used to refer to the aliens that have attacked the earth on two previous occasions. Describe the buggers as you understand them from this chapter.
The buggers are aliens that would suddenly quit against the astronauts, but clearly have won couple times because they are afraid of the buggers coming back.
Chapter 3: Graff
1. What does it first seem Graff has arrived to do? What does he really want?
It has first seemed to me that Graff has arrived to punish Ender or give him a warning of something. What Graff really wanted was for Ender to join the primary training at Battle school in the Belt.
2. Graff says Ender must volunteer to go to Battle School, and he personally tells Ender many reasons which might convince Ender not to go. What aspects of Battle School does Graff warn Ender about?
The aspects of Battle school that Graff warns Ender about is that he wont see his family or mainly Valentine again until hes 16, when she will be a woman and will be strangers to each other.
3. Describe Valentine. How does she feel about Ender? Why wasn’t she chosen for Battle School?
Valentine is Ender's sister, she is a sweet young girl that hates looking at Ender being sad or hurt. The way she feels about
Ender is that she loves him no matter if he is that third, or better than her. She wasn't chosen for Battle School because she is too mild or in other words very calm, and gentle.
It has first seemed to me that Graff has arrived to punish Ender or give him a warning of something. What Graff really wanted was for Ender to join the primary training at Battle school in the Belt.
2. Graff says Ender must volunteer to go to Battle School, and he personally tells Ender many reasons which might convince Ender not to go. What aspects of Battle School does Graff warn Ender about?
The aspects of Battle school that Graff warns Ender about is that he wont see his family or mainly Valentine again until hes 16, when she will be a woman and will be strangers to each other.
3. Describe Valentine. How does she feel about Ender? Why wasn’t she chosen for Battle School?
Valentine is Ender's sister, she is a sweet young girl that hates looking at Ender being sad or hurt. The way she feels about
Ender is that she loves him no matter if he is that third, or better than her. She wasn't chosen for Battle School because she is too mild or in other words very calm, and gentle.
Chapter 4: Launch
1. How does Ender differ from the other nineteen boys in his launch group?
The other nineteen boys in the launch group differed from Ender because they were talking, bragging, and joking wile Ender was sitting there silently.
2. Discuss whether Graff is Ender’s friend or not. Be thorough, as your answer will change during the course of the chapter.
Well I wouldn't really consider them friends because its like Graff is going to be his commander and everything, but there is no doubt that they have a strong connection when they talk to one another, and are comfortable with each other, but i don't think they are friends.
3. What effect does Graff’s assertion that Ender will be a commander while the other boys are still learning have? How does Ender feel about this statement?
Ender kind of thought that it was unnecessary for Graff to say that and then he also thought "When the sergeant picked on you, the others liked you better. But when the officers prefers you, the others hate you"(pg 32)
The other nineteen boys in the launch group differed from Ender because they were talking, bragging, and joking wile Ender was sitting there silently.
2. Discuss whether Graff is Ender’s friend or not. Be thorough, as your answer will change during the course of the chapter.
Well I wouldn't really consider them friends because its like Graff is going to be his commander and everything, but there is no doubt that they have a strong connection when they talk to one another, and are comfortable with each other, but i don't think they are friends.
3. What effect does Graff’s assertion that Ender will be a commander while the other boys are still learning have? How does Ender feel about this statement?
Ender kind of thought that it was unnecessary for Graff to say that and then he also thought "When the sergeant picked on you, the others liked you better. But when the officers prefers you, the others hate you"(pg 32)
Chapter 5: Games
1. Who is Dap? Why is he important to the Launchies?
Dap is really all the Launchies instructor, But Dap referred himself to like he's their mom for the next few months, and also mentions that he's kind of like the nice one around there, he also offered himself for anything they needed or to ask him if they had any questions. He's important because he basically guides them, and tells them what needs to be done.
2. What advice does Mick give Ender? How does Ender feel about Mick?
Mick tells Ender to make friends, and to "kiss their buts if you've got to"(pg 43), or try to get them to like him. Right after Mick stops talking Ender didn't end up liking him, and Ender also thought to himself that he would never end up like him.
3. Who becomes Ender’s first friend? Under what circumstances?
Shen becomes Ender's first friend, under the circumstance were that Shen had to team up with him to defeat other groups.
Dap is really all the Launchies instructor, But Dap referred himself to like he's their mom for the next few months, and also mentions that he's kind of like the nice one around there, he also offered himself for anything they needed or to ask him if they had any questions. He's important because he basically guides them, and tells them what needs to be done.
2. What advice does Mick give Ender? How does Ender feel about Mick?
Mick tells Ender to make friends, and to "kiss their buts if you've got to"(pg 43), or try to get them to like him. Right after Mick stops talking Ender didn't end up liking him, and Ender also thought to himself that he would never end up like him.
3. Who becomes Ender’s first friend? Under what circumstances?
Shen becomes Ender's first friend, under the circumstance were that Shen had to team up with him to defeat other groups.