Dealing with Dragons

Discussion questions for Dealing with Dragons

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1. 1

   How does Cimorene’s definition of being a "proper princess" challenge traditional fairytale expectations from the very beginning of the story?

2. 2

   In what ways does Cimorene find more freedom and agency living with a dragon than she did back in her royal palace?

3. 3

   Wrede’s dragons love rules, order, and housekeeping just as much as they love hoarding treasure; how does this playful subversion of monster tropes affect your perception of them?

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