Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Do you think Will wants to be an Old One? What does he do to try to push his fate away? How does he embrace his fate? Do you think you would act the same if given the chance?
- What's the deal with music? Will usually hears it whenever Merriman appears. Why do you think this is?
- How does Will's family fit in with his life as an Old One? Why are they so important to him? Are they aware of what's happening all around them?
- Why is the Dark rising? Do you notice anything in the book that hints at this before Will gets the news about being an Old One?
- Do you think this is supposed to be a commentary on our society?
- What is the difference between the Old Ones and the Dark? How are they similar? Which force is more powerful?
- Which Sign do you think is most important in Will's quest? Why? How does that Sign help shape him for his journey?
- Why do you think the novel is divided into three parts? What happens to Will in each of these sections?
- What's the deal with names in the novel? Why do we know characters as the Rider or the Hunter instead of their real names? How does this help us understand the mythical world of the novel?