58 pages 1 hour read

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Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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How does Eragon’s magical transformation during the Agaetí Blödhren reflect his psychological transformations? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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How does Eragon and Saphira’s bond evolve? What dilemmas do they solve together, and what issues remain unresolved? How does their relationship parallel their own individual emotional journeys? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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Throughout the story, Christopher Paolini makes frequent references to Alagaësia’s history and cultural legacy in order to enhance the narrative world. How do these historical factors influence Eragon’s journey? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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