The Sea of Trolls

How does telling the story from Jack’s perspective impact the novel’s suspense and the protagonist’s characterization? How does his point of view influence the other characters’ portrayals?

Jack makes many allies along his journey. Select two supporting characters and compare and contrast their personalities and character arcs. How do they each play an important role in the novel by advancing the plot, developing a theme, or contributing to Jack’s growth?

Analyze Farmer’s use of the rune of protection to develop the novel’s themes of compassion and survival. Select one of these two central themes and use specific evidence from the text to trace the motif’s development over the course of the story.