You can't blame Alex for being scared—you would be too if you (1) found out your uncle was a spy, (2) got roped into an international conspiracy, and (3) had to throw down with some of the toughest baddies on the planet. Dang. Over the course of Stormbreaker, Alex learns that he can't prevent himself from feeling fear, but he can control how he reacts to it. And trust us—Alex is going to have plenty to control once things heat up.
Questions About Fear
- How does Alex learn to control his fear? Are there moments where he fails to do so? What does this tell you about Alex as a character?
- What does the scene with Wolf in the airplane tell us about the nature of fear? Dig deep.
- Why is Alex more frightened in the Dozmary Mine than while dodging bullets above ground?
- Is Alex brave? Why or why not?