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In Ender's Game how did ender get his name?

Ender got his name because it was a shortened version of his real name, Andrew. His older sister, Valentine, couldn't pronounce Andrew properly when she was younger, so she called him Ender. The nickname stuck and eventually became his official name.


Is Ender's Game being a third positive or negative?

Overall, Ender's status as a third child is considered negative by society. "Third" children are usually looked down upon. Population control laws benefit families that only have two children or less. It is clear in the first chapter that Ender's peers also ostracize him for being a third. What separates Ender from most third children is that the government specifically requested that he be born after the potential of his two older siblings, Peter and Valentine, so that he could ultimately attend battle school and eventually lead Earth in the Formic Wars.


Which character does Ender take to scout bugger colonies in the end of Ender's Game?

Ender takes his sister Valentine with him to scout bugger colonies at the end of "Ender's Game."


What is the Ender quintet?

A set of books about Ender Wiggins.


How does ender differ from the other 19 boys in his launch group?

He's younger, smarter, and a "third" (a third child when families are limited to 2 children.) Another difference is that, unbeknownst to Ender, he has been chosen by the teachers (particularly Colonel Graff) as the best hope for humanity: the best choice for a battle commander against the Buggers.

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What is a thrid in Ender's Game?

A third is a third-born child. Ender is a third-born child (he has a brother and a sister) and is thus a third himself.


In Ender's Game how did ender get his name?

Ender got his name because it was a shortened version of his real name, Andrew. His older sister, Valentine, couldn't pronounce Andrew properly when she was younger, so she called him Ender. The nickname stuck and eventually became his official name.


Why did ender's sister call him ender in Ender's Game?

Ender's sister Valentine called him Ender because his real name, Andrew, was too affectionate and tender for the harsh environment he was facing at Battle School. By using his more formal and detached nickname, she hoped to protect him from vulnerability and emotional attachment that could hinder his success as a leader.


What is the sequel to ender's game?

Tricky question. The book that is known as the Sequel to Ender's Game is "Speaker for the Dead." This book though is Thousands of years in the future when Ender is Middle aged (due to space flight.) The true sequel to Ender's Game is a newer book called "Ender in Exile" where Ender begins his journey to what his life will eventually become.


How do you go to The Ender Dimension in Minecraft?

First of all: it's not called 'The Ender Dimension', it's called 'The End'. You can get there by finding a stronghold, then activating the portal there. When you jump through you will go to The End. (You activate the portal using 'Eyes of Ender', made using Ender pearls and Blaze powder.)


What is the term a third referring to in the book Ender's Game?

In the Sci-Fi novel, parents are only allowed one child (to find the right sort of children to take part in the Battle School training program), except in special circumstances; Ender's parents had Peter, who was monitered until he was twelve, but Peter proved to be much to viiolent and sadistic (hence him staking a squirrel to the ground and waiting for it to die...). Because of this, Ender's parents were allowed another child; Valentine. Valentine was not at all like Peter, and in fact, she was too nice, and too loving to be turned into a soldier or commander. So because of this, Ender's parents were allowed a 'third', and Ender of course proved to be the perfect balance between Peter and Valentine. Being a third would be vary rare, and as the book states, Ender was the only 'third' in his school. Human nature being what it is, Ender was targeted for being different to the other students, and was bullied. Hope this helps


How old is bean from enders game?

Bean, as mentioned in ENDER'S SHADOW, was about seven when he went into Dragon Army and fought in the Third Invasion. To check my answer, and also because it is a genuinely good book, read ENDER'S SHADOW.


Is Ender's Game being a third positive or negative?

Overall, Ender's status as a third child is considered negative by society. "Third" children are usually looked down upon. Population control laws benefit families that only have two children or less. It is clear in the first chapter that Ender's peers also ostracize him for being a third. What separates Ender from most third children is that the government specifically requested that he be born after the potential of his two older siblings, Peter and Valentine, so that he could ultimately attend battle school and eventually lead Earth in the Formic Wars.


What is the last batsman called in cricket?

last batsman in cricket are known as teilenders.


Discuss the problems Ender faces as a ''third''?

As a "third", Ender faced permanent disgrace and has brought shame to his family. "Thirds" were not very respected because there was a strict two child policy: one boy and one girl. But in some special cases, the government granted a family to have a third child. The reason Ender's family was allowed to have him is because their two other children, Peter and Valentine, lacked the qualities the I.F. needed in their soldiers and they wanted to see if he would possess them.


What is ender's monitor for in Ender's Game?

the monitor is for the government to see ender's world the way ender does.Its actually for the government to see if Ender is capable of saving the world


Enders game who does peter like?

In "Ender's Game," Peter admires his brother Ender's intelligence and strategic abilities. However, Peter also harbors jealousy and resentment towards Ender due to feeling overshadowed by him. Overall, while Peter may respect Ender's skills, his feelings towards him are complex and fraught with competition and manipulation.