The Heritage of Hastur | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The Heritage of Hastur Key Questions

The Heritage of Hastur is the story of the growing friendship between the two young men in their quest for self-knowledge and self-esteem, as well as its emphasis on issues of authority versus independence and personal quest in opposition to established values. The particular nature of psi power — intuitive, holistic — and the faintly Jungian approach lends itself to many different approaches for discussion, involving traditional science fiction and fantasy and mainstream readers as well.

1. Discuss the emergence of Regis Hastur and Lew Alton as heroic figures in a traditional quest tale. What unique qualities does each character bring to the adventure, and how do their different personalities work together? What role does their emerging friendship play in their growing self-knowledge and selfawareness?

2. What are the different types of power Bradley illustrates, and what makes its use negative or positive? How do Robert...
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