Sanctuary

How do the authors use fairy tale elements to develop the novel’s theme(s)? Use examples from the novel to develop your answer.

How do the authors use water to symbolize miracles? Summarize the scenes in which this symbolism is apparent and explore its deeper meaning.

How does the tense shift from past to present at the beginning of Chapter 28 symbolize that Vali has changed? How do shifts in tone, pace, or other literary elements also demonstrate the change in Vali?

Which character relationships are most central to the theme of The Power of Family? Use details from the novel to support your points.

How do the novel’s dystopian elements develop the theme of The Human Cost of Xenophobia? Use evidence from the text to support your argument.

What are the primary ways in which the authors develop the theme of The Importance of Resilience in the Face of Adversity? Use details from the novel to develop your answer.

Several undocumented immigrant characters are killed or captured on their journeys to sanctuary. Why does Vali argue that these peoples’ journeys were not in vain, and what does this suggest about resilience?

How does Vali come of age throughout the novel? Use evidence from the text to support your argument. What other characters show a defined character arc, and in what ways?