The High King | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The High King Topics for Discussion

1. In the beginning why does Hen Wen refuse to make the prophecy? What do you expect to happen as a result?

2. Why do the Commot folk follow Taran? Why is it important that Taran is the one to lead them?

3. Why does the gwythaint choose to help Taran when they are at the gates of Annuvin?

4. Why does Pryderi make the choice to follow Arawn? When does he realize that he has made the wrong choice?

5. What aspects of Taran's life are similar to the life of King Arthur?

6. Why was Dallben uncertain of the end of The Book of Three? Why could he not understand what the ending had meant?

7. What was the job of the Sons of Don?

Why was their job complete at the end of...
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