The wall serves as a boundary between one world and another. What are some other ways boundaries and thresholds—tangible and symbolic—are used in the novel?

Which character is probably the most relatable to the general readership, and why? What traits and characteristics do they encompass, and what might their actions mean on a symbolic level? Does the character’s background (human or faerie) make a difference in a reader’s ability to relate to them in the novel?

Identify some standard fairy-tale tropes within the novel. How did the author approach these in a new way? Select choices from a variety of places in the novel.