A Court of Mist and Fury Essay Questions

Essay Questions

  1. 1

    What is the main paradox in A Court of Mist and Fury?

    The primary paradox in the novel is that Feyre Archeron is engaged to Tamlin, and she looks forward to becoming High Lady once she gets married. Ironically, Tamlin knows Feyre will never be a High Lady because he does not intend to marry her despite their courting. Consequently, this context has dramatic irony because readers know Feyre will never become the High Lady. Still, she believes everything will work according to her plans after marriage.

  2. 2

    What is the emblematic connotation of the wall that divides the Fae humankind from the corporeal world?

    The wall symbolizes Feyre's mortal powers that she has never used. Feyre learns that Hybern's king wants to destroy the wall and take over the mortal lands. Feyre reminds Rhysand that she is the wall and the mortal power that can stop anyone from invading her land. Therefore, Feyre has inborn powers that she inherited from the High Lords, which makes her powerful.

  3. 3

    Why is Tamlin determined to lock Feyre in the house?

    Tamlin knows the abilities of Feyre, and if she gets a chance to interact with influential people, his chances of becoming king will become limited. Tamlin's enemies want to ally with Feyre, but Tamlin is not ready to allow that. Therefore, Tamlin ensures Feyre is locked in the house to limit her movement.

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