While the prologue announces that Shahrazad will be telling her own story for the first time, why do you think the author chose to narrate the rest of the novel in the third person? Do you think this point of view is effective in getting to know Shahrazad? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast the positive and negative ways women are portrayed throughout the novel. Do you think the author has a feminist agenda? Why or why not?

Describe how Shahrazad manipulates Shahrayar when they are married. Do you think her actions are right or wrong? Why? What is Shahrayar's reaction? Is he justified? Why or why not?

Discuss three characters that believe their honor has been slighted. Describe the perceived wrongs and each character's reaction to it. Do you believe their reactions were just? Why or why not?

Name two characters whose...