The Transall Saga

What are two to three scenes that foreshadow the reveal of Transall as a future version of Earth? If not for these scenes, would Mark have remained in Transall?

How does Mark’s relationship with the arrow people reflect the theme of Discovering Friends and Foes? How does his decision to leave the arrow people frame him as principled?

How does the characterization of Mark’s female allies Leeta and Megaan compare to that of his male allies (like Sarbo)? How much do we know about them, and what do their personalities say about their respective tribes (and overall worldbuilding, if applicable)?

What makes Mark’s killing of the wolf-like Howling Thing so important? What does Mark’s necklace, made from the claws of the Howling Thing, symbolize?

The Transall Saga deals with survival against impossible odds. With that said, why does Mark return to the Tsook town after escaping, and why does he spare the Merkon during their duel? What do these choices say about him and his priorities?

What purpose do minor characters Yonk and Roan serve? What do they add to Mark’s characterization?

In what ways are Mark and the Merkon foils? Would the novel’s themes have been made more effective if the Merkon hadn’t been a criminal from Earth, but instead a relatively “normal” person from Earth?

What are two to three scenes that develop Mark and Megaan’s enemies-to-lovers romance? What does Mark’s engagement to Megaan symbolize?