Tuesdays at the Castle

The reader’s understanding of Glower Castle changes and deepens over the course of the book. Describe this progression.

Compare and contrast the two foreign princes, Lulath and Khelsh. How does the castle treat them and why?

Describe the function of the tower room. Does the castle seal off the door to protect the girls or for another reason?

How are the objects that the castle places in the tower room significant to the character’s growth?

The children must maintain a difficult balancing act with regard to the council of regents. What tactics do they employ and why?

Discuss Celie’s evolution from being the baby of the family to the heroine who saves the day. What traits does she possess that help in her transformation?

The children are forced to wage a covert war against their enemies. What strategies do they use against Khelsh and the council, and why do they use these? Could they have employed any other strategies?

Tuesdays at the Castle may be viewed as an elaborate game of hide and seek. Think about the number of major and minor characters who engage in this activity. Discuss them.