enders game chapters 1-5

1)They always say that and they did again.

2.
- his parents, negative and positive
- his brother, Peter, negative
- his sister, Valentine,
- his classmates. negative

Chapter 2 – Peter
1.  At first he meant it but when his sister talked about being elected he let up a bit and then stopped

2. I don't know   

3.peter is feeling as though he needs to prove he's strong.
Ender feels free
Valentine feels helpless
Chapter 3 – Graff
1. in the time of war you want warriors, but most women don't train to be a warrior.
2. Ender is leaving to learn how to fight a war, yet he takes Graff’s hand. Why does
Orson Scott Card (OSC) include this action?

Chapter 4 – Launch
1.   Humans can be manipulated those who see that are more likely to survive

2. If Ender isn't isolated then he will feel more comfortable and lose his creativeness and be worthless.

3.Yes if you are attacked and there is no help you can defend yourself

Chapter 5 – Games
1.  Is it healthy for him or not?   no
What is positive and what is negative about showing feelings?  What is positive and what is negative about not showing feelings?

2. How did Ender beat Bernard?  He used his desk to send threatening messages.  Is this an unusual solution to his problem? yes

3. List the different coping mechanisms (ways of dealing with difficulties) Ender
shows. For each one describe whether the overall result of each is helpful or
harmful to Ender.