April 2017: A Darker Shade of Magic

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1) “You poor thing,” said Lila coldly . . . “What do you want? Pity? You won’t find it from me.” . . . “You have a house if not a home,” she spat. “You have people who care for you if not about you. You may not have everything you want, but I’d wager you have everything you could ever need, and you have the audacity to claim it all forfeit because it is not love.” . . . “Love doesn’t keep us from freezing to death, Kell,” she continued, “or starving, or being knifed for the coins in our pocket. Love doesn’t buy us anything, so be glad for what you have and who you have because you may want for things but you need for nothing.” (pg 234-235, cut for length)

What do you think about what Lila says?

2) “Some people steal to stay alive. Some steal to feel alive.”

Do you think what she says is true? Is there any other reason to steal or do you think it can be broken down into those two categories?

3) “Aren’t you afraid of dying?” he asked Lila now. She looked at him as if it were a strange question. And then she shook her head. “Death comes for everyone,” she said simply. “I’m not afraid of dying. But I am afraid of dying here.” She swept her hand over the room, the tavern, the city. “I’d rather die on an adventure than live standing still.”

What do you think about Lila’s perception of death? What do you think she means by “live standing still?” Do you feel like you live your life more as an adventure or like you’re standing still?

4) “Why anyone would ever pretend to be weak was beyond her.”

Do you think women still do this today? If so, why? What do you think about Lila dressing up as a man? Would you ever hide your femininity if it could help you get what you want?

5) “A life worth having is a life worth taking.”

What does this quote mean to you?