Silverwing

What does Nocturna’s Promise symbolize for Shade and the other bats in his colony?

Using textual evidence, analyze Shade’s internal maturation from the runt of his colony to the hero.

Describe the difference between Shade’s belief in Nocturna and Goth’s belief in Zotz? How is each character influenced by their belief? What argument do you think is being made about the implications of belief?