Questions About The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, #5)

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O.K. so Butler wonders why the geniuses always think their invincible. But if they think they're invincible, are they geniuses?

Hailey There are different ways to look at this question, but I would say overconfidence. If you’re a genius and you KNOW you’re a genius, then it would be r…moreThere are different ways to look at this question, but I would say overconfidence. If you’re a genius and you KNOW you’re a genius, then it would be really easy to underestimate your opponent, as you might actually be smarter than the average person. While you may not consider yourself *invincible*, per se, you will still get beaten pretty badly if you underestimate a powerful opponent.(less)

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Why does artemis not think ahead to ask Butler to wear silver to the "meeting place" anyway? I have read the entire series multiple times over, and that seems like something he would do.

Mike Roper Because unlike Artemis, the author is not a genius and can make errors.

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What happened to Minerva?!!??

Emi She, unfortunately,only appears in one book. She was a lovely character and a potential love interest for Artemis. However, the author elected to not …moreShe, unfortunately,only appears in one book. She was a lovely character and a potential love interest for Artemis. However, the author elected to not go in that direction. I won't spoil the rest. (less)

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Who in their right mind would just let DEMONS wander around!?

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Why did Buttler have to get shot couldn’t it be Artemis? WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHH EVERY ONE WHYYYYYYYY???!!!??!!

Astro I think, is done that way to teach him a lesson that, his actions and plans have repercussions for those he cares and is concerned about, how else wil…moreI think, is done that way to teach him a lesson that, his actions and plans have repercussions for those he cares and is concerned about, how else will a teenage genius learn.(less)

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