Tuesday, February 13, 2007

4. what is the climax of this novel? what happens? how do the events of this novel make you feel?

The climax of Ender's Game starts off with his meeting with Mazer Rackham, the man who had won battles against the buggers. Ender learns more about the buggers and how they only have drones and a queen like a bee hive. Ender was also told about a new weapon called Dr. Device which can destroy the ships into pieces in brief instants. Ender is put in a room with his companions, where he will play a new game with ships and he is the commander. During many months these children under the command of Ender fought and won every battle. Now he came to the last level, which is destroying the home planet of the buggers. When he got there, many people were at his room where he commanded everybody. Ender used the all attack at once in a bullet shaped form and at last, he used the Dr. Device on the bugger's home planet, which destroyed all the buggers, their homes, and their ships. Finally, Ender was told then that the game was actually real life. He was very distraught because he knew that he had killed many buggers on many planets and had let some humans die at the same time.
If I was in Ender’s case, I would feel awful like Ender. First, I was tricked by everyone that it was reality and second, I killed hundreds of living lives. If I can talk with Ender, I would comfort him and say that it isn’t Ender’s fault. Anyways, the result is that he saved the world and sacrifices always follow.

4 comments:

Dorothy Yun said...

Wasn't the climax really exciting? I really loved the climax, but it was also tragic. I fet sorry for Ender when he was broken. I also wanted to help him when he was completely messed up. Well I felt that Ender was really tough kid. Don't you think so? Personally I really enjoyed this book. I think it is a real good for teemagers. Well good summary. See ya

whatdong said...

I totally agree with you and I enjoyed reading this book too~

James said...

Seems like the climax gives a twist towards everything. But then it was a very sad tragic that happened to him. Seems like the the main character is a rough kid that doesnt give up. i have heard of this book many times. since you are having fun witht he book i am considering it to read it next time.

African Globe Trotters. said...

I loved Ender's Game - you have identified the climax clearly. Mrs.Mc