Discuss the author's framing device of the omniscient narrator. How does the interjection of periodic magic lessons contribute to the novel’s underlying themes and create a sense of verisimilitude? Use specific examples from the text to support your analysis.

Examine at least three ways in which the author celebrates diversity and makes it a central theme in the narrative.

Analyze the ways in which Carter’s story conforms to and diverges from the traditional orphan narrative.