Defy the Night

How does Brigid Kemmerer’s use of two narrators in Defy the Night develop the idea that a person’s social position impacts their power, morality, and choices? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Tessa and Corrick both reflect on Corrick having more “power” as Wes, even though Corrick is a prince. Compare and contrast Corrick and Wes’s forms of power.

At first, Tessa thinks Harristan and Corrick deserve to die, but after she meets them and rebels start burning the palace, Tessa thinks what the rebels are doing is no better than the royals’ violence. Why does Tessa disagree with the rebels’ violent methods? Do you agree or disagree with her? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.