A Wizard of Earthsea By Ursula K. Le Guin

CHAPTERS 1 – 3: READING CHECK 1. THE ISLAND OF GONT IS FAMOUS FOR PRODUCING WHAT? 2. THE MAIN CHARACTER OF WIZARD OF EARTHSEA HAS THREE NAMES. WHAT ARE THEY? 3. WHAT WAS THE MAIN CHARACTER'S FIRST SPELL? WHO DID HE LEARN IT FROM? 4. EXPLAIN HOW THE MAIN CHARACTER SAVED HIS VILLAGE. 5. WHO HEALED HIM AND GAVE HIM HIS TRUE NAME? 6. WHILE LOOKING FOR A SPELL OF SELF-TRANSFORMATION, THE MAIN CHARACTER STUMBLES UPON A DIFFERENT SPELL. WHAT TYPE OF SPELL DID HE FIND AND READ? 7. WHAT IS THE CHOICE THAT THE MAIN CHARACTER MUST MAKE AT THE END OF THE 2ND CHAPTER? WHAT DOES HE CHOOSE? 8. WHAT DID THE MAIN CHARACTER NEED TO SAY IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED ENTRANCE INTO THE SCHOOL? 9. DESCRIBE THE TWO CLASSMATES THE MAIN CHARACTER MEETS AND HOW HE FEELS ABOUT THEM. 10. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KNOWING THE TRUE NAME OF SOMETHING?

CHAPTERS 4-5: READING CHECK  1. What event happens once every 52 years? 2. to what forbidden act do Ged and jasper agree to in chapter 4? 3. who saved Ged from the shadow that attacked him? 4. Where was ged's otak while he was recovering from his injuries? 5. What sign of trust did ged and vetch exchange? 6. why was it dangerous for ged to leave roke? 7. describe the place and people where ged has his first assignment after leaving roke? 8. what is he trying to protect the people from?  9. With what does the Dragon try to tempt ged( 2 things)? 10. How does Ged "win" this exchange with the dragon?

1. There are a few scenes where people discuss their secret true names 1. There are a few scenes where people discuss their secret true names.  Are there any similarities between these scenes? If not, why are they different? 2. How does Ged overcome his pride? That is, he's introduced as proud and remains proud at school. When does he overcome his pride? Does it happen all at once, or does it happen in little ways over the course of the book? Is Ged's transformation believable? Why or why not?

? Asks a question B Builds on someone else's point C Asks for clarification TC text connection WC world (society) connection PC personal connection

CHAPTER 6: READING CHECK 1. Why can't ged return to roke? What is stopping him? 2. The man in grey tells ged to go to the court of terrenon. What does he say ged will find there? 3. skiorh offers to take ged to the court of terrenon. What does ged begin to notice about skiorh along the way?  4. What did the gebbeth say to ged that took away his wizard powers? 5. what does the shadow most desire? 

CHAPTER 7: READING CHECK 1.who did serret ( the woman at the court of Terrenon)turn out to be? 2. what is it that serret shows ged? What is his reaction to it? 3. what did ged find in the snow outside the court of terrenon? 4. to what shape did ged change himself to escape the shadow? 5.where did ged fly? 6. what is the advice given to ged at the end of the chapter?

Is power good, bad, or neutral?

Can you want power and still be a good person?

Where and what does power come from?

Is it ever appropriate to make a choice for someone else or try to influence someone's decisions?

Is pride good, bad, or neutral?

Where and what does pride come from?

Archetypes – the model from which later examples are developed, or to which later examples conform The mother figure – represents the life giving or nurturing characteristics associated with one's mother. This archetype may represent mother earth, the support system for our planet and life, or a more personal mother figure. The father figure – represents the authority figure. Usually during the hero's quest, there is some conflict with the father figure and, in the end, there is some reconciliation or break from that authority. The god or goddess – represents temptation for the hero figure to stray from or abandon his/her hero quest in return for physical comfort, wealth, power, or romance. This figure tests the hero's commitment to his or her quest.

THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE/MAGIC HELPER – THIS FIGURE IS PRESENT IN ALMOST EVERY HERO QUEST AND SERVES TO HELP THE HERO EARLY ON IN THE QUEST. THE GUIDE MAY OFFER GUIDANCE, TRAINING, OR OFFER A MAGIC OBJECT TO ASSIST THE HERO. THE GUIDE IS RARELY PRESENT AT THE POINT WHERE THE HERO IS MOST GREATLY TESTED SINCE THE HERO MUST "TRANSFORM" ON HIS OWN TO COMPLETE HIS QUEST. THE COMPANION (SIDEKICK) - THE COMPANION OF THE HERO CAN BE PRESENT FROM THE OUTSET OR JOIN THE HERO PARTWAY THROUGH THE ADVENTURE. MANY SUGGEST THE COMPANION IS ON A HERO QUEST OF HIS OWN, AS WELL AS SERVING AS A FRIEND TO THE MAIN CHARACTER. THE COMPANION MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SPECIAL POWERS OR SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES, BUT HE OR SHE USUALLY "SAVES" THE HERO OR REDIRECTS HIM AT LEAST ONCE DURING THE JOURNEY. THE DRAGON – OR GREATEST FEAR – THIS ELEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO THE JOURNEY. IT IS THE REASON FOR THE JOURNEY. THE DRAGON IS NOT NECESSARILY A "REAL" DRAGON, BUT REPRESENTS WHATEVER THE HERO FEARS MOST AND WHAT HE/SHE MUST CONFRONT IN ORDER TO BECOME A HERO.

CHAPTER 8-9: READING CHECK 1. Why did Ged hope to meet the shadow over the sea? 2. What happened when Ged chased the shadow? How did it end? 3. Describe ged’s 2nd contact with the shadow in ch. 8. 4. Why does vetch think he should go with ged? 5. What temptation does yarrow offer ged? 6.What happened to jasper? 7. What is significant about the conversation ged has with yarrow and murre?

How do you know what is “good” and what is “bad” (evil)?

What if “good” and “evil” are unclear What if “good” and “evil” are unclear? Or they keep changing into each other? How do you handle it?

Do you believe people are all “good”, all “evil” or a mix of both? Why?

CHAPTER 10: READING CHECK 1. What words of ogion does ged keep remembering in ch. 10? Why? 2. Describe the illusion ged & vetch face in the open sea. What can ged see? What can vetch see? Why? 3. How come the shadow changed into different people from ged’s past? 4. Who was the shadow? 5. What do the shadow and ged do to each other? How does this action change ged? 6. How does ged know he is healed? 7. Is ged truly “free” of the shadow?

What is the true meaning of redemption?

Where does redemption come from? (or how is it achieved?)

Shakespeare said in hamlet – “To thine own self be true” Shakespeare said in hamlet – “To thine own self be true”. What does it mean to be “true” to yourself?