47 pages • 1 hour read
Jaleigh JohnsonThe Mark of the Dragonfly
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
The competition for resources in The Mark of the Dragonfly takes many forms. Aside from the rivalry among the leaders of the kingdoms, give three examples where characters compete for resources and explain their reasons for doing so.
What is Gee’s principal motivation in life? How might his early experiences have led him to embrace this set of values?
Doloman might be viewed as a hero or villain depending on one’s point of view. Explain how this is true. What is his prime interest in life?
King Aron seems to be a benign figure in the story because he lets the girls go free and imprisons Doloman. How might his actions be interpreted in a different light? Who might consider him a villain, and why?
Piper worries incessantly about being different. Discuss the events in her past and current circumstances that might make her feel this way. Why is her perspective a problem?
The 401 is far more than a train. Describe the ways that it moves the plot forward both physically and metaphorically.
Trimble is a synergist, just as Piper is. How does his attitude differ from hers? What argument does he offer to try to convince her that her talent is a blessing instead of a curse?
