The Queen of Nothing

How is Jude and Cardan’s love story a typical romance? In what ways does it refer to a love story you may have read in a fairy tale? Use textual and online research to support your answer.

Faerie’s norms about gender and sexuality are different from those in the mortal world. Compare and contrast how sexuality and gender operate in the two realms.

Jude and her twin, Taryn, love the faerie world, while Vivienne, their half-fey sister, prefers the mortal world. In your opinion, why is this the case? Give examples from the text to support your answer.

Jude has complex feelings about Madoc, referring to him as “Father” despite the fact that he attacked her. Describe and explain her conflicting feelings, using evidence from the text.

Randalin, a member of Cardan’s council, initially asks Jude to step down as queen because she is mortal. After Cardan’s transformation into a serpent, Randalin supports her command. What do you think caused Randalin’s change of heart, and why?

The Folk of the Air series borrows from legends and folklore of the British Isles. Consider myths and legends from another culture with which you are familiar, or research the lore of another culture. How do these myths and legends compare and contrast with the folklore in Holly Black’s novel?

Why does the land of Elfhame heal Jude? Why does the land flower when Jude’s blood falls on it? Explain the literal reason from the text as well as the symbolic significance.

The novel describes the attire of characters in great detail. Why do you think clothes and accessories play such an important part in the story and in the world of Faerie? Base your response on textual evidence.