Who is Taran? Why does he want to find his birth parents? Why is Taran not content with remaining an assistant pig keeper? Will finding his parents change anything in Taran's life?

Why does Taran believe himself to be of noble birth? Why is this important to Taran's future? When Taran believes he is not of noble birth, how does his ultimate goal change? Why? Why does learning the possibility of not being of noble birth stop Taran in the search for his parents?

Why does Taran begin searching for a trade to make his career? How will a trade change his identity? Why does Taran need to find a new identity? What was wrong with his original identity?

Why does Taran turn down Smoit's offer to become his heir to the crown? Why does Taran refuse to remain with the farmer and his...