Ethics & Adults
This General is worried that the children at Battle School are no longer acting like "kids."
Who is General Levy?
Ender reaches a specific, depressing location in the computer simulation called this.
What is "the end of the world"?
He is the rigid and "honorable" commander of Salamander Army.
Who is Bonzo Madrid?
She is the only girl in Salamander Army and becomes Ender's mentor.
Who is Petra?
This theme is explored when Graff and Levy debate whether the children are being "weaponized."
What is the loss of childhood?
Colonel Graff argues that sacrificing a child's "childhood" is necessary to save this.
What are humans?
This structure in the Mind Game has no escape, symbolizing Ender’s feeling of being trapped.
what is the tower?
Bonzo views Ender as a "useless" burden and gives him this specific order regarding battles.
what is "never use your weapon"
This character's leadership style is based on ego, rigid discipline, and "honor."
Who is Bonzo Madrid?
Unlike Bonzo, Ender believes the goal of the game is this, not following rules.
What is winning?
The I.F. uses this social tactic to ensure Ender relies only on his own brilliance rather than his friends.
What is isolating him?
This is the name of the "Launchie" friend who whispers "Salaam" to Ender before he leaves.
Who is, Alai?
This is the name of the army Ender battles against when he finally decides to disobey Bonzo.
What is the leopard army?
This character’s leadership style is based on efficiency, merit, and the "big picture."
Who is Ender Wiggin?
Bonzo would rather experience this than have a subordinate make him look bad.
What is losing a battle?
Petra Arkanian tells Ender that these people are the "real enemy."
Who are the adults or teachers?
The word "Salaam" translates to this English word.
What is "peace"
After Ender is traded to Rat Army, Bonzo does this to him as a final act of humiliation.
What is slaps and punches him?
Ender continues to train this group of people during his free time, even after being promoted.
Who are the launchies?
To survive Battle School, Ender realizes he must play the "game" against this group.
Who are the teachers?
Graff is ordered not to do this to Ender "more than necessary."
What is hurt him?
The "Mind Game" is more than just a game; it is a simulation of this.
What is Ender's mind
Ender forces a draw in his first battle by doing this
This character uses logic to manipulate Bonzo into "authorizing" extra practice sessions.
Who is Ender?
The I.F. moves Ender to a new army just as he finds this, ensuring he never feels "at home."
What are friends?