In the 1540s Khaldun gives other people the gift of life so that he doesn't have to live alone as an immortal. If Khaldun was able to give the gift of life, why does he not allow his students to do the same? Why it is considered wrong for David to want to keep his family with him forever?

In your opinion, why did Teferi go mad among the mortals?

Compare and contrast the actions of the character of Michael Corleone in The Godfather to David. How is Jessica's defense of Corleone's actions in the movie significant to her life with David?

Why is the smell of blood significant in the novel?

After Jessica has taken Kira and run from David, turned him in to the police and betrayed him in multiple ways, does David still want her to spend eternity with him? Why...