How does Menolly’s perspective impact the novel’s characterization and mood? How does the author utilize cliffhanger endings and shifts between the two point-of-view characters (Menolly and Elgion) to build suspense and provide key exposition?

How does McCaffrey utilize the interpersonal conflict between Menolly and her parents to portray The Struggle Against Oppressive Societal Norms? How does this theme shape the novel’s overall meaning? Discuss how this theme resonates with the author’s personal experiences and the cultural historical context in which she wrote this story.

Dragon eggs and fire lizard eggs represent hope and new beginnings. How does the author use these symbols to advance the plot and the protagonist’s characterization?