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The narrator of the book
America Singer
What is the main setting of the story
The palace in the kingdom of Illea
What is the name of the competition
The Selection
Aspen
How does Prince Maxon feel about the competition
He is conflicted; he takes the competition seriously but struggles with the pressure and his feelings for the girls
The plot
35 Women are chosen to compete for the hand of the prince in a competition held when he reaches marrying age. America is one of the women competing.
Who are the main love interests of the protagonist
America's main love interests are Prince Maxon and her first love Aspen
How many girls are left in the competition at the end of "The Elite"
Six girls are left
What genre does "The Elite" belong to
Young adult romance novel
How does the public view the Selection process
The public is generally fascinated by the process, viewing it as a form of entertainment and a chance for a social mobility
Number of women in the Elite
Does America choose Maxon or Aspen
Maxon, marries him soon after
The palace
She struggles with her feelings for both Maxon and Aspen
What is the social structure in Illea
Illea has a social structure ranging from fron One (royalty) to Eight (the poorest)
What happens to America
America marries Maxon and becomes the Queen of Illea. Aspen, America's first lover, walks her down the aisle.
How does America feel about the competition
America has mixed feelings about the competition; she is unsure about her feelings for Maxon and still has some feelings for Aspen
What are some themes of the book
love, loyalty, power, and the struggle for personal freedom
What is the role of the rebels in the story
The rebels attack the palace and oppose the monarchy, creating additional tension and danger for the characters
Celeste, Kriss, and Marlee
What happens to Aspen
How does America's relationship with Maxon evolve throughout the book
Their relationship becomes more complex as she struggles with her feelings for him and her emotions for Aspen. The pressures of the competition and external threats also test their relationship
The main challenges are navigating the competition, dealing with palace politics, and facing rebel attacks
What is the main competition in the book about
The main competition is when the girls compete to win the heart of Prince Maxon and become the next queen
How does America feel about Prince Maxon
She has mixed feelings; she is attracted to him but also confused because of her feelings for Aspen