1. Time runs different in the Mound.

Humans are said to grow old there, but the half-grown child of Anwara and Yanno reverts to a baby once outside.

What is the meaning of this and its contradictions?

2. Examine the viewpoints of stereotyped characters in the story, such as one of the village children or one of the Folk.

Present this viewpoint to the class and ask for discussion on how the viewpoint could be changed if, indeed, it could.

3. Saaski is an outsider, shunned by Folk and human alike. Discuss the role of insider and outsider as they function in society today. How do these roles come about and what can be done to change society's outlook, if anything?

4. There are elements of magic at work in The Moorchild, but Saaski solves her problems in a human way. Why does the author choose to give...