Tale 1
What is the name of the prince in the first story?
The name was never given
Who are the two main characters in the second story?
The priest and the apothecary
Who is the main character in the third story?
The invisible man
What is Conor’s biggest fear throughout the novel?
That his mother will die, leaving him completely alone
Who is the author of A Monster Calls?
Patrick Ness
What is the prince’s main emotional struggle in the first story?
His guilt over his actions towards his lover and the consequences of his decisions
What does the priest ask the apothecary for help with?
The priest asks the apothecary for medicine to save his dying daughters
Why does the invisible man feel angry?
Because no one can see him, and he feels completely ignored
How does Conor initially react to the monster’s arrival?
He is frightened and confused but also believes the monster is a dream or illusion
What time of day does the monster first appear to Conor?
The monster first appears to Conor at 12:07 AM
What does the prince do to the queen in the first story?
He leads a rebellion against her, and she is exiled
How does the apothecary respond to the priest’s request for help?
He refuses to help the priest because of their past disagreements
What drastic action does the invisible man take to make people notice him?
He causes chaos in the town
How does Conor cope with his feelings of guilt?
He suppresses his feelings and avoids confronting the reality of his mother’s illness
Where does Conor’s family live?
Conor and his mother live in a house in a small town
What is the significant action the prince takes in the first story regarding his lover?
He kills her to maintain his image and protect his reign
What happens to the priest’s daughters in the story?
They die from the illness
How does the invisible man’s story relate to the theme of visibility?
The invisible man wants to be seen, but his actions make people fear him, showing the destructive power of being ignored
What is the significance of Conor’s reoccurring nightmare?
It represents his deep fear of losing his mother and the emotional pain he is unwilling to face
What is the name of Conor’s mother’s illness?
What lesson does the first story teach about human nature?
It shows that people can be both good and bad, and actions have lasting consequences
What is the moral of the story regarding the priest's actions?
Desperation can lead people to abandon their principles, and this can have serious consequences
How does this story relate to Conor’s emotions?
Both Conor and the invisible man feel unseen, as Conor feels invisible in his own life due to his mother’s illness.
What is the moment of emotional breakthrough for Conor in the story?
When he admits that he wanted his mother to die to end her suffering, which helps him confront his feelings
What is the significance of the monster telling Conor three stories?
Each story is a way for the monster to help Conor face difficult truths about himself, his feelings, and his situation