Impossible Creatures

How does the author manipulate Mal’s and Christopher’s alternating perspectives to create a sense of suspense or alter the pace of the narrative? Be sure to discuss the day of their first meeting in your analysis.

What literary techniques and tricks of figurative language does Rundell use to make the magic of the Archipelago come alive?

Choose two characters who represent integrity, and contrast their actions with those of two characters who embody The Corrupting Influence of Power. What choices do these characters make, and what impact do these choices have on others?