The Illearth War Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. What does the Prologue reveal about Thomas Covenant's past?

The Prologue explains that Thomas Covenant is a successful author who was married until he developed leprosy. His wife couldn't stand to be with him after the disease progresses, so they divorce.

2. How is Covenant viewed in the Land?

In the Land the people treat Covenant like he is a long-awaited hero; his wedding band that he didn't remove after the divorce is a source of great magic.

3. What type of phone calls is Covenant receiving and what happens to the stables?

Covenant begins getting threatening calls from people in town who warn him not to come spreading his disease. The horse stables behind Covenant's house are set on fire and the sheriff refuses to help because he, too, wants Covenant gone.

4. What does the man who picks up a hitchhiking Covenant say...
(read more)