The Borrowers

The Borrowers

  

by Mary Norton

Discussion & Essay Questions

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  1. In the text, the author talks about even the borrower's names are borrowed. She also mentions that humans are just giant slaves created for them, but that she thinks that underneath, the borrowers are frightened. Why do you think she makes this statement? What could frighten the borrowers?