In the beginning of the book, Asha has a lot of shame over who she is and what she’s good at (telling stories). How is the way Asha sees herself at the beginning of the book different from how she sees herself at the end? What contributed to this change, do you think?ĩ. Does she succeed in the end and get redeemed? Why or why not?Ĩ.

More than anything, Asha wants to hunt down the First Dragon so she can be redeemed for the wicked things she did as a child. How does Asha’s mind begin to change about Torwin, the dragons, and scrublanders? Is there anyone in your life who you’ve pre-judged, and then changed your mind about? Have you ever changed your mind about big, important things? How does this happen, do you think?ħ. Why does Asha save Torwin and Shadow in the pit knowing she endangers herself by doing so? In what ways is she endangering herself?Ħ. How has Asha’s history and relationship with her father affected who she is and how she sees herself?ĥ. Is the god Namsara good and the god Iskari evil? Or is it more complicated than that? Why or why not?Ĥ.

What are the importance of stories in Asha’s life? Are there any stories that are or have been important to you in your life?ģ. Do you think that stories in our world can be powerful or dangerous? Why or why not?Ģ. In the world of The Last Namsara, stories are powerful, dangerous things that lure dragons. Please be aware this discussion guide contains spoilers.ġ. Discussion questions for The Last Namsara

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