Why does Alanna deny her Gift as a healer? What does it mean to her if she is a healer and not a knight? Can she be both? Why or why not?

What is the relationship between Alanna and Jonathan?

1) How do they feel about each other at the beginning of the book?

2) How do they feel about each other at the end of the book?

3) What does Alanna fear the most about her relationship with Jonathan?

4) Why does it seem impossible for Jonathan and Alanna to have a lasting future together?

What is the relationship between Alanna and George?

1) How does George feel about Alanna? How do you know this?

2) How does Alanna feel about George?

3) What happens that causes Alanna to confront her feelings about George?

4) How does Alanna feel when she is with George? Is this love? Why or why not...