The Eyes of the Dragon Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. King Roland obviously depends upon Flagg to help him rule Delain. What would have been different if Roland had made his own decisions? Why does Flagg have such influence over Roland? What is Flagg's purpose in encouraging Roland's dependence?

2. Peter was greatly influenced by his mother. How does this influence serve him throughout the story? Do you think it makes him weaker or stronger? How would his life have been different if he had been more influenced by his father or if he had ignored his mother's advice?

3. One of the...
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