The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Morrigan embodies the “Chosen One” trope. Compare and contrast her with a similar protagonist like Harry Potter or Percy Jackson.

What does Hotel Deucalion’s chandelier symbolize? What is the significance of it being a glass chandelier?

Everyone judges Wundrous Society candidates based on knacks—their unique skills. Why is this the case? How does Morrigan challenge this culture?

Write the Fright Trial from either Hawthorne Swift or Cadence Blackburn’s perspective.

Write a letter to the Wundrous Society, convincing them that you deserve membership. Include what you consider your best traits and “knack.”

Morrigan has long been associated with death. How might she have changed if she was not destined to die on her 12th birthday? How might she have approached the Wundrous Trials differently?

Consider the characters who keep secrets from Morrigan, such as Jupiter and Mr. Jones. Which character’s secret do you believe impacts her the most? Why? Include evidence from the text.

What role does Jack play in the novel? Include evidence from the text.