A Court of Mist and Fury

In what ways do Fae culture reflect class divisions in contemporary society? Support your argument with your own research and cite at least three scenes from the novel.

How does Maas portray the role of sexuality in intimate relationships? Cite at least three examples from the text.

Eyes are a potent symbol in the novel. Feyre has an eye tattoo on her hand, and Lucien has a metal eye. How are they similar, and in what ways are they used for different purposes?

Most fantasy relies on a set of standard tropes (magic, mythical creatures, etc.). How does A Court of Mist and Fury stay true to the genre? How does it subvert it?

Maas draws on the myth of Hades and Persephone as well as Celtic faerie traditions throughout the novel. How does Maas reinvent traditional narratives, and what effect does her contemporary approach have on the themes of her source material?

Does Maas portray Rhys’s decision to keep Velaris secret rather than use the city as a refuge as moral or immoral? Support your argument with evidence from the text, according to the portrayal of good and evil in the novel.

Maas combines the formal language of the high fantasy genre with colloquialism and contemporary vernacular. How does the diction of the novel create a unique tone and mood for the story? Cite at least five examples from the text.

Much of Feyre’s character arc in the novel is her struggle to overcome the trauma she suffered in the first book. What factors ultimately help her to move past that trauma?