The citizens of Cornucopia seem to be caught in a struggle between hope and fear. What are the consequences for those who succumb to fear? What is the result for those who embrace hope?

Although Bert and Daisy are friends, they initially find themselves at odds. Describe their differences in temperament and approaches to the Ickabog crisis.

What do food and clothing symbolize in the novel? Give examples of how these material items are viewed constructively and destructively.