Considering the story curse’s seeming consciousness, discuss how much of Jacks and Evangeline’s story might have been influenced by the curse. How might the story have gone differently if the story curse chose to bring them their happy ending sooner? Choose three plot points and explore how each could have been the moment of the happy ending.

Compare and contrast Apollo and Aurora as antagonists. What makes each of them uniquely antagonistic? Is one more of an antagonist than the other? If so, which and why? If not, why are they both equally villainous, especially as it relates to Jacks and Evangeline’s happy ending? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Using the mechanics of the story curse, explore the harmful effects of misinformation. How does the ability to change narratives give the curse power? What effects does the curse have on the characters and events of the novel, and how might the characters have acted differently if they knew the truth?