Illuminae

Without traditional scene setting and sensory details, how does the novel establish and build the setting?

What kinds of media does the novel use to tell the story, and how do these types of media contribute to the overall narrative?

How would you characterize AIDAN? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

What does the novel suggest about the nature of artificial intelligence (AI)? Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

Many characters make hard choices throughout this novel. Choose one of the following characters and detail a difficult choice they had to make, why they made it, and whether you agree with that choice using evidence from the text to support your response: Acting General Syra Boll, AIDAN, Ezra Mason, Kady Grant, General Torrence, or James (Jimmy) McNulty.

What role does propaganda play in the story, and how does it contribute to the overall narrative? Use specific examples from the text to support your response.

How do the Illuminae Group’s notes function in the novel?

Describe the evolution of the Alexander fleet (Alexander, Copernicus, and Hypatia) throughout the novel. Chart how this fleet changes, why, and what impact it has on the story using specific examples from the text.