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How does Nimona’s visual characterization support her evolution throughout the book?
Throughout the story, Blackheart and Goldenloin’s trajectories are closely intertwined (e.g., training together, turning into nemeses, reuniting through a common cause). What narrative choices put them at odds and/or draw parallels between them?
How does Nimona’s moral code evolve throughout the story? Looking back at the first part of the book, how does her earlier behavior hint at her deeper nature or foreshadow any changes?
Why is Nimona categorized within the science-fantasy genre? How are fairy tale tropes used to support the story’s message?
What makes graphic novels an effective choice of format for Nimona? How are visual elements used to convey the story’s message?
Taking Nimona as an example of queer literature, what critique(s) of gender identity and LGBTQ+ relationships does the story offer?
Examine the contrast between the Institution’s rules and Blackheart’s moral code. How are each of those systems defined? What are they based on, and what purpose do they serve? Optionally, what critique does the narrative offer through this comparison?
How is Nimona and Blackheart’s relationship characterized? How does it develop throughout the story?
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