The Book of Three

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1964

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-2

Chapters 3-8

Chapters 9-18

Chapters 19-20

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Taran has several mentors throughout his journey—Dallben, Gwydion, and Medwyn. What do they each teach him about heroism?

Why does Eilonwy decides to rescue Taran from his dungeon cell? What does she teach him about heroism? In what way is she a foil to Taran, or a character who illuminates another character’s traits through contrasting qualities?

Eilonwy talks non-stop, and this annoys Taran. He, in turn, tries to insist on his own way without consulting her, and she finds that aggravating. How is each of their supposedly negative traits also virtues?