Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat

How does Johnny Marciano capitalize upon typical cat behavior and common stereotypes to create a humorous tone and whimsical characterization of Klawde and the other residents of Lyttyrboks?

Assess Turkey Vulture’s ability to deliver information effectively. Is Turkey Vulture too bombastic to be taken seriously, or does his seeming ridiculousness lend his messages about the environment more weight? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.

Citing examples of Klawde’s dialogue and thoughts throughout the novel, decide whether Klawde truly changes by the end of the book.

How does Klawde’s rivalry with his successor on Lyttyrboks parallel political rivalries on Earth? What do the actions of Klawde and his rival suggest about how leaders gain followers?

Explore at least three ways in which Klawde finds himself limited by the roles that cats play on Earth, focusing on situations in which he is forced to conceal his true nature. How might these scenes have gone differently if humans did not view cats as simpleminded pets?

Compare and contrast Raj and Klawde. Is the relationship between the two equal? If so, how? If not, which character provides the most aid, and why is their relationship unbalanced?

When it comes to descriptions of Lyttyrboks, how does Klawde reveal himself to be an unreliable narrator? Are his descriptions of Lyttyrboks’s warlike nature convincing? Why or why not? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Both Klawde and Raj are unwillingly removed from their homes. How do they both deal with these drastic life changes? Which character’s coping mechanisms are more effective, and why?