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A Wizard of Earthsea | Essay & Project Ideas

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A Wizard of Earthsea Ideas for Reports and Papers

1. Based on your reading of the novel and discussions of the rules of magic, write a rule book for wizards. This book should include the most important rules for what wizards can and cannot do in Earthsea. Explain why each rule must be obeyed.

2. This novel is similar to traditional fairy tales in which characters succeed by confronting frightening beings. Examples might include "Hansel and Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood."

Read one of these or a similar fairy tale and write about the most interesting similarities and differences you see between it and this novel.

3. Trace the image of the Shadow through the novel. Notice that it first appears in chapter 2. Make a list of its appearances, then notice the changes in Ged's relations with his Shadow. Write about the meanings you see in these changes.

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