Ender's Game Chapter Analysis

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What does Alai discover about Ender?

That he is being transferred to Salamander Army

What does Alai say to Ender when they part ways?

Saleem

Why is it so meaningful for Ender what Alai whispered to him in their goodbyes?

Because Alai is sharing a part of himself with Ender that no one is supposed to know, which was about his religious beliefs.

What does Saleem mean?

A greeting in many Arabic-Muslim countries Signup and view all the answers

After Ender returned back to the game, what happened to the Giant's body?

It was in decay, and rats were gnawing on the body Signup and view all the answers

When Ender goes back to the Giant's Drink, what happens to the children in the playground?

They turned into wolves and devour him. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ender trick the children?

By suffocating them Signup and view all the answers

What does Ender wish he could do that he's never been able to do?

Be a normal boy and just live Signup and view all the answers

What was Ender's second strategy to kill them?

To drown them Signup and view all the answers

What was behind the door that had the words 'THE END OF THE WORLD' carved on it?

A deep green forest Signup and view all the answers

What happened in the game before the screen turned black?

He was in a castle and a rug told him that death was his only escape. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the leader of the Salamander Army?

Bonzo Madrid Signup and view all the answers

Who is Petra Arkanian?

The only girl in the Salamander Army Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ender wish she had not spoke to him?

She is an outcast, and they treat her badly, which means they might also treat him badly since they are linked. Signup and view all the answers

What was the color of the Salamander Army?

Orange-trimmed dark green Signup and view all the answers

Why does she bunk in the front? What is her strength?

She is the best sharpshooter. Bonzo is afraid she might try to stir up a retaliation or mutiny against him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Petra offer Ender?

To take him to one of the battle rooms and teach him things after breakfast Signup and view all the answers

What was Petra's advice to Ender?

Manipulation of gravity was one thing; deception by the officers was another; but the most important message was this: the adults are the enemy, not the other armies. They do not tell us the truth. Signup and view all the answers

What did Petra try to teach Ender in his first day of training with her?

How to aim with a gun at a target Signup and view all the answers

What is girla?

The slang that the kids use at Battle School. It's like pidgin English. Signup and view all the answers

How was the Salamander Army divided?

Into stranded four toons of ten soldiers each Signup and view all the answers

What did Ender do for the rest after his training on the first day?

He studied Bonzo as a tactician Signup and view all the answers

Why was Bonzo so mad with Ender?

Because he had to lose a toon leader to get Ender Signup and view all the answers

How does Ender view Bonzo's strategies and formations?

He watches them as an enemy would, making note of his weaknesses and techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What do you have to do to be a commander?

To play in the game room Signup and view all the answers

What does Ender decide to do to get more practice?

He begins to practice with the launchies from his old group Signup and view all the answers

How does Bonzo treat Ender?

Poorly Signup and view all the answers

How did Ender allow Bonzo to practice with his Launchies again?

By threatening that he would complain and that could get Bonzo fired. Signup and view all the answers

What were Ender's instructions in the first Salamander battle he has ever been to?

To wait four minutes and then come just inside the door. Signup and view all the answers

What are stars?

Huge brown boxes that were suspended in midair, partially obstructing the view. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ender get for his 7th birthday?

A new Salamander uniform and a new flash suit for the battle room Signup and view all the answers

What was the last battle against?

Leopard Army Signup and view all the answers

How did Ender save the Salamander from defeat?

He froze the remaining soldiers left and the game ended in a draw. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ender's new army?

Rat Army Signup and view all the answers

What does Bonzo do to Ender for disobeying orders?

Slapped him hard and punched his stomach Signup and view all the answers

What did Ender do to ensure no one will treat him as Bonzo did ever again?

He registered for an earth-gravity personal combat course Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Alai's Discovery and Farewell

Alai discovers Ender is being transferred to Salamander Army.
Alai whispers "Saleem," a greeting in many Arabic-Muslim countries, to Ender, sharing a part of himself that reflects his religious beliefs.

Ender's Game Experiences

Upon returning to the game, Ender finds the Giant's body decaying with rats gnawing on it.
In the Giant's Drink, children transform into wolves and attempt to devour Ender.
Ender uses cunning to trick the children by suffocating them and later drowns them as a second strategy.

Ender’s Aspirations and Insights

Ender yearns to be a normal boy and live without the burdens of war.
Behind a door marked "THE END OF THE WORLD" lies a deep green forest, symbolizing escape or an unknown future.
Before the screen turned black in the game, a rug told Ender that death was his only escape.

Salamander Army Dynamics

Bonzo Madrid is the leader of Salamander Army, characterized by orange-trimmed dark green uniforms.
Petra Arkanian, the only girl in the Salamander Army, is a skilled sharpshooter who is treated poorly.
Ender feels concerned about being associated with Petra due to her status as an outcast.

Training and Strategy

Petra offers to teach Ender tactics in the battle room after breakfast, emphasizing the importance of understanding adult motives.
Ender's first training with Petra includes how to aim a gun, while slang among the kids includes "girla," akin to pidgin English.
Salamander Army consists of four toons of ten soldiers each.

Ender's Observations and Actions

After training, Ender observes Bonzo's tactics and formations critically as if he were the enemy.
Tensions arise as Bonzo is enraged when losing a toon leader to bring Ender into the fold.
Ender gains practice with his old group by contacting Launchies and threatens Bonzo to allow him to train.

Battle and Command Experience

In his first Salamander battle, Ender is instructed to wait four minutes before entering.
Massive brown boxes, referred to as "stars," obstruct perspectives in the battle room.
Ender's seventh birthday is marked by receiving a new Salamander uniform and flash suit.

Climax and Consequences

The last battle against Leopard Army concludes in a draw, thanks to Ender's strategic freezing of remaining soldiers.
Ender is assigned to his new army, Rat Army, after the draw.
Bonzo retaliates against Ender by slapping him for disobeying orders.
To prevent future mistreatment like Bonzo's, Ender enrolls in an earth-gravity personal combat course.

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