Chapter 3: Graff
Main Idea: After thinking that all of testing is complete,
Ender thinks about his purpose in life, his destiny, and how it connects with
the monitor. Ender has to make a difficult decision to commit himself to Battle
School. His family's importance to him, especially Valentine, made this choice
difficult for him.
Summary: The
day after the fight with Stilson, Ender is dreading the thought of going to
school. Graff from the IF comes and the family thinks that it is about the
fight with Stilson, but after some discussion Graff is talking to Ender and his
family about Ender going to Battle School. Graff believes that Ender needs to
go to Battle School to help save the world. Ender's parents love him and do not
want him to go. His parents thought that once the monitor was removed Ender
could stay, and they are outraged the removing the monitor was also part of the
test. Graff shares Ender's parents history with him and convinces him that his
parents do not want him because he is a Third, as they do not like explaining
to others why they have a Third. Ender has a choice to stay or to go, but he
chooses to go and thinks he will miss Valentine a lot. Ender is also happy to
leave so he won't be near Peter. Another reason why he chooses to go is because
it will be easier for his family. Ender considers the fact that he is a Third
as part of the reason why he should go to Battle School.
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