Prodigy

Day is an influential public figure in the novel and significant pressure falls on him because of it. List three examples of ways in which this pressure affects his behavior or decisions in uncharacteristic ways.

Day and June struggle with their relationship throughout this book as their differences are made apparent. They and their peers even state that they are not good matches for one another. Why do you suppose they still love each other despite these differences? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Consider how June views wealth in Legend compared to Prodigy. How does her view on money change by the end of Prodigy and what are the events that facilitate this change?

Marie Lu does not shy away from depicting realistic characters with their fair share of flaws. What is one character flaw that June has? How does this flaw impact her behavior throughout the story?

List three ways in which June and Tess differ. Why would these differences make June a more attractive partner to Day? What does his disinterest in Tess have to say about his character? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Dystopian fiction is known for envisioning devastating futures that hold little hope for improvement or salvation, which results in a dark, frightening, or bleak tone. What techniques does Lu use in her writing to convey this? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Considering what you know of Kaede’s character, what thematic or symbolic representation might her death serve as in the story or the series as a whole?

What are three ways in which the Colonies value money over human life? What does their way of life imply about the consequences of greed and prioritization of money?