An Examination Of Ender 's Game

Courage is defined as "the quality of mind or spirit enabling one to meet danger or opposition with fearlessness." According to Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, "Courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (pg.121). Harper Lee clearly portrays the theme of courage in her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. One likes to think of a hero, as strong, brave, and meeting all challenges head on. All the characters in this book have a different view as to what courage

In the story Ender’s Game there is a boy named Ender Wiggin, he is a very smart child who is accepted into battle school. Where Ender is from they are not allowed to have more than two kids. Ender’s parents signed a contract saying they can have a third child, so Ender basically belongs to the government. Then Ender has to go to battle to fight the buggers. Once he defeated all the buggers he was know as a hero. In the book, Ender’s Game, there are many similarities and differences.

Did you ever wish you were considered the most important person in the world? In Orson Scott Card’s book Ender’s Game, Ender, a six year old boy, who is chosen to save the world. Ender has to overcome many obstacles to become this great leader. The obstacles include being small, weak, and a third. Ender eventually overcomes these obstacles, however as a result Ender becomes a ruthless killer. Ender’s computer game shows how he is unknowingly interacting with the buggers, while the novel itself “Ender's Game” symbolizes how Ender decides who lives and who dies.

Young kids can be easily affected by their surroundings. They learn from the roles of their teachers and their fellow students and peers. This is clearly demonstrated in Ender’s Game, a science fiction novel written by Orson Scott Card. It shows how Ender Wiggin, a very young boy, is put into a position of leadership and what he learns through this experience, Through a computer game, Ender learns that he is a very clever killer. Through his experience as commander, Ender learns that being strict will help him be a better leader and win games. Finally, his experience with Shen and Bernard teaches Ender that having humor will easily allow him to make friends. Overall, Ender’s experience in Battle School teaches him many things about

Genocide is a term used lightly by tons of people; generally only people who have experienced it are affected by it. This causes many people to turn their backs on mass murders and only have concern for people they know or can relate to. In Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card illustrates one’s journey to speak for the victims of genocide in order to educate others on the implications of this crime. In the article, “The Man Who Coined ‘Genocide’ Spent His Life Trying To Stop It,” by the NPR Staff, the motivation behind the dedication of an individual is shown through helping the victims of genocide. In both texts the authors reveal that the disregard for something such as genocide can inspire certain individuals to take a stand and be even more inspired

Why is Peter in this book? Peter sure looks crazy at the beginning of the book, but by the end of it, he and Ender have made some sort of peace. Has Peter changed over the years? Or do you think that Peter’s not really so bad at the beginning of the book? We never get to hear his own thoughts, so could it be possible that Peter is just a typical bullying big brother and not the psychopath that Ender and Val think he is?

Webster's dictionary defines courage as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty." According to Atticus Finch, one of the main characters in To Kill A Mockingbird, "Courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what." (Chapter 11, Page 124) No matter how you define it, Harper Lee definitely portrays the theme of mental courage in this book. The book demonstrates that mental courage is fighting what you believe in no matter the consequence. It is one of the most predominant themes and is shown in many of the characters, including Atticus, Jem and Scout, who all show mental

In the first chapter of the book Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Ender gets him monitor removed. Ender had him monitor with him from when he was born to when he was six years old. This device had allowed the authorities to view the world as he did. Most kids didn’t keep their monitors as long as Ender did, this made Ender an outcast. Peter, Ender’s brother, also had a monitor but Ender had his for a year longer then his brother, because of this Peter hates Ender. All Ender wanted was to be Peter’s friend but Ender knew him and Peter would never be friends, only brothers. Peter was very dangerous and Ender knew it wasn’t a good idea to befriend Peter.

The ending of the Enders game was full of surprising things to me. I liked the ending because I did not expect some of the things that happened to happen. To me the ending made the book better.

In contrast to my love for food now, as a toddler, I was a very picky eater. My parents tried everything in order to get me to open up to new and more nutritious foods, but I was stubborn and would only eat unhealthy dishes like mac n’ cheese and ice cream. So, my parents decided it was time to figure out a way to change my habits once and for all. After many days of research, they came across a book titled Picky Nicky by Cathy East Dubowski, which is a story about a girl, Nicky, who was very picky about what she ate until she realized that she could enjoy healthy foods as well. This book was their last resort, so they went to the bookstore and bought a copy in hopes of getting me to eat different foods. My parents read it to me, and they don't

“Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly,” John F. Kennedy. This quote holds true throughout Ender’s Game because Ender is constantly pushed toward success by Colonel Graff. Ender overcame difficult odds when the games in the battle room were stacked heavily against him. The novel Ender’s Game is about a boy with a calling for leadership. He leaves his family behind for the greater good of humanity in the war against the Buggers. At battle school, Ender learns the basics of military strategy, also how to make friends since he was always isolated for being a third child. The book does a better job of telling the story than the movie because there is more detail and the book is not rushed.

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card was a tremendous book. Though it may not have been the most entertaining book out there, it definitely had some good points in the storyline. The themes I noticed in the book were compassion and tyranny, along with the role that children can play. The protagonist in the book is Ender Wiggins, and the antagonist is Peter Wiggins. The personal meaning I took from this book is that it does not matter your age on what you can achieve. Ender is just a young boy who leads and saves the world. The book takes place in the future even though it was written in the 80’s.

In order to find oneself it’s necessary to lose oneself. Being surrounded by nature can give a sense of being lost and there is comfort in that for me. Sometimes i begin to lose myself when I’m around other people too often or I get stuck in the daily grind of life. When the mind is jammed with information all the time it becomes difficult to remember what the end goal is, being alone allows me to bring everything back together. There are two types of feelings of being lost and they come from different locations, the ocean and the mountains. Being lost in the mountains gives the feeling of vastness and the realization that people are so small compared to the rest of the world. There are points when I’m out hiking I decide to sit down, take

The novel is developed as a security against hostile aliens who have planned for the next attack. The government has recruited several young men to work in government offices as soldiers. A boy named Ender Wiggins lives with his parents in a far distance place, Ender has a sadist brother Peter, who Ender still loves so much despite his actions. His sister Valentine who is a candidate at the army was not able to battle with the school as she was committed to the rigorous military training.

1. Did this book make you laugh? cry? cringe? smile? cheer? explode? Give details with page numbers from the book to explain your reaction. Give details with page numbers from the book to explain your reaction.