Ender's Game Lesson Plan

Why is Ender afraid of being like his brother?

Students should be able to identify Peter's villainous and abusive traits: his love of violence and intimidation, his tendencies towards manipulation and craving for power. Peter terrorizes his younger siblings, and they live in an atmosphere of constant fear and dread. Since Ender knows well what it's like to be a victim of abuse, he hates the idea of himself victimizing anyone in that way. Students should consider which aspects of Ender's character and behavior remind him of his brother. Is Ender's fear of being like Peter or becoming like Peter justified? Why or why not? What motivates Ender to act violently, and what...