How does the old elm tree near the corner of Redwall Abbey figure in the story?

How do Cluny the Scourge and King Bull Sparra compare and contrast as rulers? Describe how their followers regard them.

Is Asmodeus fairly portrayed as a force of evil, or is he no different from the other predators in the novel (sparrows, owl)?

How does the spirit of the deceased Martin the Warrior affect the course of the novel?

Abbot Mortimer is a devoted pacifist. Discuss how he is able to reconcile this with the reality of savage warfare.

How would you explain the absence of religion in a novel about an Abbey that has all of the outward appearances of a medieval monastery? Would including religion add to or detract from the story?

Which character best fits the stereotype of his or her species? Cite specific traits...