Alex shows great courage in his actions throughout this story. In what ways does Alex show this courage? Is there anyone else in this story who is courageous? If so, then who? In what ways do they show it?

Nikolei Drevin rises from a small business man to one of the wealthiest people in the world. Discuss his methods. What is the true cost of his wealth?

Paul Drevin is a very wealthy young man. What effect has growing up wealthy had on Paul? How does he feel about his wealth?

Jack Starbright was Ian Rider's housekeeper. What reasons did she have for staying on after Ian's death? What might life have been like for Alex if she had not been around?

Discuss Nikolei Drevin's arrogance. In what ways is his arrogance shown in the story?

Alex Rider is only fourteen years old, and...