Characters
Who is Beatryce, and what is her significance in the prophecy?
What is: Beatryce is a young girl who is found by Brother Edik and is believed to fulfill a prophecy that could change the kingdom.
Where does Beatryce first appear?
What is: She is found in the monastery, hiding in the barn, injured and with no memory.
Where is Beatryce found?
What is: She is found in a barn at the monastery.
Complacency
What is: A self-satisfied lack of awareness or concern. Characters who ignore the prophecy exhibit complacency.
What is One major theme?
What is: The power of courage and resilience in the face of hardship.
Describe Brother Edik.
what is: Brother Edik is a monk who finds Beatryce and protects her. He is also the one who remembers and believes in the prophecy.
What is the prophecy?
What is: The prophecy says that a girl will hold the fate of the kingdom and bring change, possibly uniting or overthrowing power.
Role of knights in Beatryce’s world?
What is: Knights are protectors of the kingdom, but many are loyal to the king, and they pursue Beatryce due to the prophecy.
Prophecy
What is: A prediction of future events. The prophecy drives the plot and affects everyone’s actions.
How does courage play a role?
What is: Beatryce’s courage drives her to face powerful enemies and fulfill her destiny.
Who is Answelica?
What is: Answelica is a fierce, intelligent goat with a strong personality who becomes Beatryce’s protector and companion.
How does Beatryce’s literacy affect her?
What is: Literacy is rare, especially for a girl, and it makes her both powerful and a target, as those in power see her as a threat.
Atmosphere of the monastery?
What is: The monastery is a peaceful but isolated place, with monks who are dedicated to learning and religion.
Abyss
What is: A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm; metaphorically, it represents fear or the unknown in the story
How is friendship portrayed?
What is: Friendship is vital, as characters like Jack Dory and Brother Edik support and protect Beatryce.
How does Cannoc influence Beatryce’s path?
What is: Cannoc is Beatryce’s father. He encourages her to embrace her strength and helps her understand her destiny.
Describe a major challenge Beatryce faces.
What is: Beatryce must evade capture by those who fear the prophecy and view her as a danger to the throne.
How does the setting influence Beatryce’s challenges?
What is: The medieval setting means literacy is rare, making Beatryce’s knowledge threatening; it also makes escape from power difficult.
Prodigious
What is: Remarkable or impressive. Beatryce’s journey and bravery can be described as prodigious.
Power of literacy and knowledge?
What is: Literacy gives Beatryce a unique strength that challenges societal norms and frightens those in power.
Who is Jack Dory?
What is: Jack Dory is a kind-hearted boy who becomes one of Beatryce’s loyal friends and helps her on her journey.
What pivotal moment leads Beatryce to embrace her destiny?
What is: When Beatryce realizes she is part of something bigger than herself, especially after learning the full prophecy, she decides to take action.
How does the medieval setting affect characters?
What is: It influences beliefs, such as fear of the prophecy, and societal roles, especially around who has power and who can learn.
Intercede
What is: To intervene on someone’s behalf. Brother Edik intercedes by hiding and helping Beatryce when she’s in danger.
Message about destiny or fate?
What is: The story suggests that one’s fate is tied to inner strength and the choices they make, not predetermined paths.